Trains from Carlisle to Preston

Carlisle to Preston train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Carlisle (North West England) to Preston (North West England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.

How long is the train?

There are 79 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Carlisle to Preston is normally 1h11m. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Preston from Carlisle, and it's also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

How much does it costs?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Carlisle to Preston train tickets

Carlisle - Preston prices calendar

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Best prices for Carlisle to Preston trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Carlisle and Preston by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Preston to Carlisle and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Carlisle - Preston train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Carlisle Preston train ticket.

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Carlisle to Preston? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Carlisle Preston ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Carlisle to Preston (one way trip).

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey