Carlisle to Manchester train from $6 (€5) with Transpennine Express

Cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Cheapest

$46

Average

$54

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:43AM2h08

Carlisle

06:51AMManchester

$461One-way

0 transfers

08:32PM1h49

Carlisle

10:21PMManchester

$481One-way

0 transfers

08:32AM1h50

Carlisle

10:22AMManchester

$561One-way

0 transfers

07:07AM2h12

Carlisle

09:19AMManchester

$561One-way

0 transfers

04:34PM1h48

Carlisle

06:22PMManchester

$631One-way

0 transfers

Carlisle to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Transpennine Express	08:32AM Carlisle	1h50	10:22AM Manchester	0 transfersDirect
Transpennine Express	08:32PM Carlisle	1h49	10:21PM Manchester	0 transfersDirect
Transpennine Express	04:34PM Carlisle	1h48	06:22PM Manchester	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	07:07AM Carlisle	2h12	09:19AM Manchester	0 transfersDirect
Northern Rail	04:49AM Carlisle	4h07	08:56AM Manchester	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Carlisle to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Fastest Journey

1 h 48 m

Average

2 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

164 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Carlisle for Manchester every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:34PM1h48

Carlisle

06:22PMManchester

$631One-way

0 transfers

08:32PM1h49

Carlisle

10:21PMManchester

$481One-way

0 transfers

08:32AM1h50

Carlisle

10:22AMManchester

$561One-way

0 transfers

04:43AM2h08

Carlisle

06:51AMManchester

$461One-way

0 transfers

07:07AM2h12

Carlisle

09:19AMManchester

$561One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Carlisle to Manchester

Distance	101 miles (163 km)
Average train duration	1 h 45 min
Average train ticket price	$58 (€49)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day
Train companies	TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Carlisle to Manchester cover the 101 miles (163 km) long route taking on average 1 h 45 min with our travel partners like TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $19 (€16), but the average price of train tickets is $58 (€49). Travelers depart most frequently from Carlisle and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3) from Carlisle to Manchester trains

Buy your official TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and Northern Rail (3) train tickets between Carlisle and Manchester from $16 (€14) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Carlisle to Manchester train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $30

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Carlisle to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: $16
Virgin Trains frequency: 10 a day

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Manchester from Carlisle. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Carlisle to Manchester train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 4 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $17

FAQs: Trains from Carlisle to Manchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Carlisle to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Manchester can start from as little as $19 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Carlisle to Manchester is $58 (€49); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Carlisle to Manchester train time is 1 h 45 min covering the 101 mile (163 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Carlisle to Manchester leaves at 4: 43 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Carlisle to Manchester leaves at 8: 32 PM.

Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day from Carlisle to Manchester with first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Carlisle to Manchester, you can count on TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Carlisle and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 32 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Carlisle, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Carlisle is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Carlisle to Manchester by train is December.

You have options as you can travel to Manchester from Carlisle 2 different ways: train or bus.

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