On weekdays the first train departs Glasgow Central at 04:52 arriving at Carlisle at 06:22. The last train departs Glasgow Central at 04:28 arriving at Carlisle at 05:41. These timings are based on the "railway day" which begins at 04:30.
Journey Time
On trains operated by ScotRail (SR) the average journey time is 2 hours and 27 minutes. On trains operated by TransPennine Express (TP) the average journey time is 1 hour and 24 minutes. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 1 hour and 12 minutes. The overall average journey time between Glasgow Central and Carlisle is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Catering
Most trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) have an onboard shop. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.