Trains from Carlisle to Leicester

Carlisle to Leicester train information

Carlisle Leicester train map

Train duration 4h03m
Arrival Leicester, England
Departure Carlisle, England
Distance 173 Miles
  • The route connecting Carlisle, which is in England and Leicester, located in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.
  • On average, the journey takes around 4h03m by train because of the 173 miles to travel to Leicester from Carlisle. The journey time will vary depending if your train is direct or with stops.
  • Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to see the latest available offers.

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Best prices for Carlisle to Leicester trains

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

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The easiest way to pay less on your Carlisle Leicester train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

The main benefit of purchasing a railcard is that you only need a few trips to break even.

You will need to buy at least £88 of train tickets in a year for the railcard to pay for itsfel. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you purchase after that, you will spare money.

For instance, train tickets from Carlisle to Leicester cost on average £50.00 (1). When dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), you can see that after only 2 one way trips from Leicester to Carlisle, the card will have paid for itself.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Carlisle to Leicester train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare