First train | 08:33 | |
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Last train | 22:20 | |
Departure station | Dorchester South | |
Arrival station | Carlisle | |
Journey time | From 8h 15m | |
Distance | 290 miles (466 km) | |
Frequency | 1 train per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £53.10 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Want to find out more about taking the train from Dorchester South to Carlisle? Look no further.
You'll usually find 1 train per day running between Dorchester South and Carlisle, which usually take 9 hours 32 minutes to complete the 290 miles (466 km) journey. It can take as little as 8 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Carlisle by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Dorchester South to Carlisle start from £53.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Carlisle? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
The average journey time by train between Dorchester South and Carlisle is 9 hours and 32 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Dorchester South to Carlisle is 8 hours and 15 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Dorchester South to Carlisle can start from as little as £53.10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Dorchester South to Carlisle. Travelling from Dorchester South to Carlisle by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Dorchester South to Carlisle leaves at 08:33. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Dorchester South to Carlisle leaves at 22:20. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Dorchester South to Carlisle cover a distance of around 290 miles (466 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Carlisle to Dorchester South.
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