Cheapest month
Up to 30%The cheapest time to travel is September ($39.63); the most expensive is May ($51.61).
Trains from Plymouth to Carlisle
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- Lowest price from ≈ $315.75 €275.45
- Average duration 1h 27m
- Connections per day 23
- Distance 510 km
- CO₂ per person 7 kg
train from Plymouth to Carlisle
The journey from Plymouth to Carlisle is about 510 km. On average a train trip takes 1h 27m with 23 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ $315.75 €275.45 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 1h 27m |
| Connections per day | 23 |
| Lowest price | ≈ $315.75 €275.45 |
| Highest price | ≈ $315.75 €275.45 |
| First departure | 01:45 PM |
| Last departure | 10:03 PM |
| Distance | 510 km |
| Departure | Plymouth |
| Arrival | Carlisle |
| Travel operator | Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country |
When to book from Plymouth to Carlisle
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Plymouth to Carlisle by train, with medians around $39.63 versus about $51.61 in May (roughly a 30% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 35.7kg
bus 38.25kg
flight 102kg
carpool 81.6kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Plymouth to Carlisle?
The train journey between Plymouth and Carlisle emits 35.7kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Plymouth and Carlisle?
Taking the train between Plymouth and Carlisle saves 66.3kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 2.55kg compared to the bus and 45.9kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Plymouth to Carlisle costs ≈ $315.75 (€275.45). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $315.75 (€275.45).
The cheapest ticket from Plymouth to Carlisle costs ≈ $315.75 (€275.45). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Plymouth and Carlisle are 510 km apart.
The journey from Plymouth to Carlisle takes about 1h 27m on average. The fastest option takes 16 min.
This route is served by 3 operators: Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
There are about 23 connections per day from Plymouth to Carlisle.
The first train from Plymouth to Carlisle leaves at 01:45 PM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Plymouth to Carlisle leaves at 10:03 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $315.75 (€275.45) but prices can change.
There are about 23 direct connections from Plymouth to Carlisle.
The shortest train journey between Plymouth and Carlisle takes 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct train between Plymouth and Carlisle.
The train journey from Plymouth to Carlisle generates 7 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $39.63, while May is among the most expensive (about $51.61).