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Outbound fromCarlisle to Bournemouth by train
It takes an average of 8h 21m to travel from Carlisle to Bournemouth by train, over a distance of around 291 miles (468 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Carlisle to Bournemouth and tickets for this journey start from £66.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:45 | |
| Departure station | Carlisle | |
| Arrival station | Bournemouth | |
| Journey time | From 7h 1m | |
| Distance | 291 miles (468 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £66.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Southern |
Take the train from Carlisle to Bournemouth in 7 hours 1 minute
If you want to travel from Carlisle to Bournemouth by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Carlisle to Bournemouth by train to take around 8 hours 21 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 7 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 16 trains per day running on this route, which spans 291 miles (468 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Bournemouth. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Carlisle to Bournemouth start from £66.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Carlisle to Bournemouth is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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