Trains from Preston to Carlisle

Preston to Carlisle train information

Which operators can I use?

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 Preston in England to Carlisle in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

There are 79 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Preston to Carlisle is normally 1h09m. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Carlisle from Preston, and it's also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.

How much does it costs?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Preston to Carlisle train tickets

Preston - Carlisle prices calendar

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

Best prices for Preston to Carlisle trains

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

Discount Preston - Carlisle train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to pay less for your Preston Carlisle 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 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

• The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.

  You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.

  As an example, train tickets from Preston to Carlisle cost on average £50.00 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it turns out that after only 2 one way journeys from Carlisle to Preston, the railcard will have paid for itself.

• The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for one year.

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