How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Carlisle?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Carlisle start from $12. The average price for this train route is around $72. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Carlisle?

The average train ride duration from Manchester to Carlisle is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 102 miles (164 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators service the Manchester to Carlisle route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , Northern .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Carlisle?

The earliest train departs from Manchester to Carlisle at 7:04am. And the latest train departs at 8:25pm.

What is the best train operator from Manchester to Carlisle?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Carlisle?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to Carlisle?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Carlisle?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Carlisle from $11

Next train departures

Next departures for Manchester to Carlisle on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Manchester Airport	2h 8m	9:12am	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	7:25am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 47m	9:12am	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	7:25am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 47m	9:12am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	8:24am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 50m	10:14am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	8:24am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 50m	10:14am	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Carlisle on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:25am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 47m	9:12am	Carlisle	CheapestFastest
Train	7:25am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 47m	9:12am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	8:24am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 50m	10:14am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	8:24am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 50m	10:14am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	9:24am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 53m	11:17am	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Carlisle on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:25am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 47m	9:12am	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	7:25am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 47m	9:12am	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	8:24am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 50m	10:14am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	8:24am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 50m	10:14am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	9:24am	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 53m	11:17am	Carlisle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:36 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Carlisle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as the good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

102 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $87	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $168	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $27	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi5

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

GB train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Carlisle by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Carlisle?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Carlisle start from $12. The average price for this train route is around $72. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Carlisle?
The average train ride duration from Manchester to Carlisle is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 102 miles (164 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators service the Manchester to Carlisle route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Carlisle?
The earliest train departs from Manchester to Carlisle at 7:04am. And the latest train departs at 8:25pm.
What is the best train operator from Manchester to Carlisle?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Carlisle?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to Carlisle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Carlisle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/24

$58

01/25

$68

Today

$21

01/27

$20

01/28

No data

01/29

$20

01/30

$52

01/31

$26

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Carlisle was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Carlisle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $160 for a train ticket from Manchester to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2026-01-29.