Trains tickets from Glasgow to Carlisle

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TodayMay 3
from $35
TomorrowMay 4
from $35
MonMay 5
from $35
TueMay 6
from $18
WedMay 7
from $17
ThuMay 8
from $18
FriMay 9
from $19
SatMay 10

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Carlisle.

Bus
Average Price$9 - $52Average Duration1h 50m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$16 - $82Average Duration1h 36m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$9 - $9Average Duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Glasgow to Carlisle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$9Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Glasgow to Carlisle: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$36
Average train trip duration1h 36m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure6:55am
Distance85 miles (136 km)
Latest train departure10:06pm

Glasgow to Carlisle Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/01
$32
05/02
$32
Today
$35
05/04
$35
05/05
$35
05/06
$18
05/07
$17
05/08
$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Carlisle was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $108 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-05-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Glasgow to Carlisle is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Carlisle you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Glasgow and Carlisle, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Glasgow to Carlisle, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Carlisle to Glasgow

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