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Outbound fromHull to Carlisle by train
It takes an average of 5h 15m to travel from Hull to Carlisle by train, over a distance of around 131 miles (211 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Hull to Carlisle and tickets for this journey start from £19.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:09 | |
| Departure station | Hull | |
| Arrival station | Carlisle | |
| Journey time | From 3h 49m | |
| Distance | 131 miles (211 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £19.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Hull to Carlisle by train
Looking to travel from Hull to Carlisle by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 15 minutes to travel from Hull to Carlisle by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 49 minutes though. You'll usually find 32 trains per day running along the 131 miles (211 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Carlisle, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express to get to Carlisle. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Hull to Carlisle in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £19.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Hull to Carlisle
Book in advance
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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 Hull to Carlisle 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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