Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR)

Showing times and prices for Aug 06

Cheapest price

$42

Average price

$66

Fastest journey

1 h 45 m

Average duration

1 h 48 m

Trains per day

31

Distance

164 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.

Fast trains

Of the 31 trains that leave Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) for Carlisle station (CAR) on Thu, Aug 06, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .

On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Avanti West CoastW34254+Northern RailG89045
    9:53 AM1h56
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    11:49 AMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW85165
    7:25 AM1h47
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    9:12 AMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW85210
    8:24 PM1h52
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    10:16 PMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW85164
    6:25 AM1h50
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    8:15 AMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW85208
    6:24 PM1h52
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    8:16 PMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR)

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Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 1h 51m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
101 miles (164 km)
Average train duration
1h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
$25
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 51m
First train
5:39 AM
Last train
8:00 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW85164
On time
6:25 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h50
8:15 AM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW85165
On time
7:25 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h47
9:12 AM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
LumoY14756+Northern RailG89042
Delayed
7:42 AM 7:53 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h56
9:49 AM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85168
On time
8:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h50
10:14 AM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89062+Avanti West CoastW34177
On time
8:53 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h54
10:47 AM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85170
On time
9:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h53
11:17 AM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89045+Avanti West CoastW34254
On time
9:53 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h56
11:49 AM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85177
On time
10:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h45
12:09 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89047+Avanti West CoastW33912
On time
10:53 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h54
12:47 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85179
On time
11:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h50
1:14 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89585+Avanti West CoastW34033
On time
11:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2h11
1:48 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW33935+Northern RailG89071
Delayed
11:54 AM 11:53 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2h08
2:01 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85182
On time
12:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h46
2:10 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89593+Avanti West CoastW34016
On time
12:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2h11
2:48 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Northern RailG89072+Avanti West CoastW34286
On time
12:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2h09
3:02 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85188
On time
1:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h52
3:16 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89051+Avanti West CoastW34187
On time
1:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h54
3:47 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85191
On time
2:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h51
4:15 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89067+Avanti West CoastW34007
On time
2:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h55
4:48 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85196
On time
3:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h50
5:14 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89053+Avanti West CoastW34069
On time
3:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2h01
5:54 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85201
On time
4:25 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h51
6:16 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89055+Avanti West CoastW34082
On time
4:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h56
6:49 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85206
On time
5:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h51
7:15 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89554+Avanti West CoastC01319
On time
5:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2h14
7:51 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Northern RailG89069+Avanti West CoastW34287
On time
5:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2h06
7:59 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85208
On time
6:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h52
8:16 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89057+Avanti West CoastW34169
On time
6:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h59
8:52 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Northern RailG89059+Avanti West CoastC01320
On time
7:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h58
9:51 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85210
On time
8:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h52
10:16 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89579+Avanti West CoastW34180
On time
8:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2h16
10:53 PM Carlisle station (CAR)		1 transfer

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Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Carlisle station (CAR) from $25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 51m
Cheapest Price
$64
Transpennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Transpennine Express

Avanti West Coast

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
$25
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Learn more about Avanti West Coast

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Price
$125
Northern Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
$75
Transport for Wales frequency
1 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 44m
Cheapest Price
$74
TransPennine Express frequency
12 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Price
$127
Northern Trains Limited frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carlisle station (CAR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $25, while the average price is around $51.
The train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) takes 1h 51m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) is 101 miles (164 km).
The first train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) leaves at 5:39 AM.
The last train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) leaves at 8:00 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR).
Yes, there is a direct train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR). This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR).
The train journey from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle is considered scenic, as it passes through picturesque landscapes, including the rolling hills of the Pennines and the beautiful Eden Valley.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR).
Popular day trips by train from Carlisle station (CAR) include Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Preston.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR)

Most Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Carlisle station (CAR) trains use the Manchester Airport to Carlisle station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Carlisle station (CAR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Carlisle
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FUParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre

Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · $2 · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m

Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services

Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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