Trains from Oxford to Carlisle

Oxford to Carlisle train information

Oxford Carlisle train map

Train duration 6h12m
Arrival Carlisle, England
Departure Oxford, England
Distance 228 Miles
  • There are several train providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you will be able to see the trains connecting Oxford in England to Carlisle in England as well as the train operator for this journey.
  • There are 228 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Oxford to Carlisle is approximately 6h12m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Carlisle from Oxford, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.
  • Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Oxford to Carlisle train tickets

No results found

Oxford - Carlisle prices calendar

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

  march may   april
monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
01
02
03
04
05

Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Best prices for Oxford to Carlisle trains

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

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
No results found

Oxford Carlisle train

Discount Oxford - Carlisle train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Oxford Carlisle 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.

Why should I buy a railcard?

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 be worth the investment. 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 Oxford to Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Oxford, the card will have paid for itself.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

(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
Oxford to Carlisle 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