How much does a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Carlisle cost?

The average train ticket price from Glasgow to Carlisle is $43. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Carlisle is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Glasgow to Carlisle?

A train trip between Glasgow and Carlisle is around 1h 21m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 7m. This is the time it takes to travel the 137 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Glasgow and Carlisle?

The number of trains from Glasgow to Carlisle can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Glasgow to Carlisle by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Carlisle?

When taking the train from Glasgow to Carlisle, you can travel comfortably and safely with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, ScotRail.

Train Glasgow to Carlisle from $20

Next train departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:08pm	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	4:29pm	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	3:38pm	Glasgow Central	1h 8m	4:46pm	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	3:08pm	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	4:29pm	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:13pm	Glasgow Central	2h 31m	5:44pm	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:38pm	Glasgow Central	1h 8m	4:46pm	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:13pm	Glasgow Central	2h 31m	5:44pm	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:57pm	Glasgow Central	1h 12m	5:09pm	Carlisle	No tags
Train	4:11pm	Glasgow Central	1h 27m	5:38pm	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	1h 7m	9:07am	Carlisle	CheapestFastest
Train	7:07am	Glasgow Central	2h 34m	9:41am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:13pm	Glasgow Central	2h 31m	5:44pm	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:44am	Glasgow Central	1h 37m	9:21am	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:38pm	Glasgow Central	1h 8m	4:46pm	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	1h 8m	9:08am	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	7:08am	Glasgow Central	2h 34m	9:42am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:09am	Glasgow Central	1h 23m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:35am	Glasgow Central	1h 13m	8:48am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:08am	Glasgow Central	2h 34m	9:42am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:09am	Glasgow Central	1h 23m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:35am	Glasgow Central	1h 13m	8:48am	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:35pm	Glasgow Central	1h 12m	4:47pm	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	4:38pm	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	5:49pm	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	9:16am	Glasgow Central	1h 27m	10:43am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	9:34am	Glasgow Central	1h 14m	10:48am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:03pm	Glasgow Central	2h 37m	5:40pm	Carlisle	No tags
Train	9:16am	Glasgow Central	1h 27m	10:43am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	9:34am	Glasgow Central	1h 14m	10:48am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:03pm	Glasgow Central	2h 37m	5:40pm	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:38pm	Glasgow Central	1h 8m	4:46pm	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	1h 7m	9:07am	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Glasgow Central	2h 34m	9:41am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:13pm	Glasgow Central	2h 31m	5:44pm	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	1h 7m	9:07am	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Glasgow Central	2h 34m	9:41am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	1h 7m	9:07am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:13pm	Glasgow Central	2h 31m	5:44pm	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	1h 7m	9:07am	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Glasgow Central	2h 34m	9:41am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	1h 7m	9:07am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:13pm	Glasgow Central	2h 31m	5:44pm	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:38pm	Glasgow Central	1h 8m	4:46pm	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Glasgow Central	1h 7m	9:07am	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Glasgow Central	2h 34m	9:41am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:11am	Glasgow Central	1h 21m	8:32am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	7:36am	Glasgow Central	1h 11m	8:47am	Carlisle	No tags
Train	3:13pm	Glasgow Central	2h 31m	5:44pm	Carlisle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:42 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Carlisle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

137 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $61	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $180	Average Duration1h 21m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $27	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi3.4

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Glasgow - Carlisle

How much does a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Carlisle cost?
The average train ticket price from Glasgow to Carlisle is $43. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Carlisle is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Glasgow to Carlisle?
A train trip between Glasgow and Carlisle is around 1h 21m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 7m. This is the time it takes to travel the 137 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Glasgow and Carlisle?
The number of trains from Glasgow to Carlisle can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Glasgow to Carlisle by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Carlisle?
When taking the train from Glasgow to Carlisle, you can travel comfortably and safely with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, ScotRail.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$48

11-12

$48

Today

$48

11-14

$37

11-15

$25

11-16

$34

11-17

$24

11-18

$24

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Carlisle was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Glasgow to Carlisle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $168 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-17.