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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Preston to Carlisle.

Bus
Average Price$26 - $32Average Duration2h 25m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$14 - $88Average Duration1h 11m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$12 - $12Average Duration1h 30m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Preston to Carlisle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 30mAverage Duration
$12Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Preston to Carlisle: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$47
Average train trip duration1h 11m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance79 miles (127 km)
Latest train departure7:46pm

Preston to Carlisle Train

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

Best price found
04/29
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04/30
$39
Today
$35
05/02
$18
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05/04
$17
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Preston to Carlisle was searched and found on May 4, 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 Preston to Carlisle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $83 for a train ticket from Preston to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-05-04.

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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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Preston and Carlisle, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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.

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