Trains from Manchester to Carlisle

Manchester to Carlisle train information

Which train company can I use?

The journey from Manchester, situated in England and Carlisle, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How much times does it take?

Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to go to Carlisle from Manchester. The average travel time from Manchester to Carlisle is 2h12m to cover the 102 miles.

What is the price of the train?

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the price of the ticket will vary.

Best prices for Manchester to Carlisle train tickets

Manchester - Carlisle prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Carlisle by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Manchester to Carlisle are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 1 day in advance, you can find tickets from £10 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £34 for your train. Thus, you may save 70% on the price of your ticket by booking 1 day in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Manchester to Carlisle trains

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

Discount Manchester - Carlisle train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you might want to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you make great savings for your Manchester Carlisle train ticket.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Manchester to Carlisle? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

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

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

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Manchester to Carlisle (one way journey).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

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