Trains from Carlisle to Glasgow

Carlisle to Glasgow train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Carlisle (North West England) to Glasgow (South Western Scotland). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

How long is the train?

The journey time to go to Glasgow from Carlisle may vary depending if your train is direct or if you need to make a change. There are 85 miles between the two cities.

What is the price of the train?

Fares will change depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Carlisle to Glasgow train tickets

Carlisle - Glasgow prices calendar

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

Carlisle - Glasgow: the best time to book cheap trains

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

The Prices for train tickets Carlisle to Glasgow are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 7 days in advance, you can find tickets from £7 whereas when purchasing your seat 3 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £11 for your train. Thus, you may save 40% on the price of your ticket by booking 7 days in advance instead of 3 days in advance.

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 Carlisle to Glasgow trains

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

Discount Carlisle - Glasgow train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to pay less for your Carlisle Glasgow train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Carlisle to Glasgow? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

  A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

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

  Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Carlisle to Glasgow (one way journey).

• Railcards enable you to get a third off most adult 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