Trains from Carlisle Train Station
to Whitstable
From £136.00
Carlisle Train Station to Whitstableby train on average takes 5 hrs 49 mins
Carlisle Train Station to Whitstable one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £136.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 61 minutes
- First train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 05:43
- Last train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 18:47
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Carlisle to Whitstable train times
| Last updated: 20:59:43
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01:45 Carlisle On Time | 09:39 Whitstable On Time | , Caledonian Sleeper | 7h 54m, 2 changes |
Station Message
There"Öll be no short stay parking at the front of Carlisle station on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays until 5 May while replacement buses are running due to planned engineering work. You can still get 20 minutes"Ö free parking in the main station car park for short stay, pick up or drop off, but please make sure you leave enough time to catch your train.
Carlisle Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Validators on gates only. Ticket machines and booking office for pre purchased collection and only ticket machines for purchase
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Seating available on all platforms with waiting rooms throughout.
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
Newsagent
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
ScotRail only - Bus stops on The Crescent at the top of the road
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.
Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 160
Number Accessible Spaces: 10
Accessible Spaces Note:Eco friendly car hire available from this station. Click here for more information.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £5.50
Sunday: £5.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
Notes
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 2
Spaces: 79
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £5.50
Sunday: £5.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces16
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 8.
- Annotation
Space for 16 cycles on Platform 8.
8 x hoops on platform 8 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces)
- TypeRacks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is the information kiosk in the booking hall. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Whitstable facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Station BuffetYes
Coffee kiosk and Selecta vending machine
- ToiletsYes
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement buses depart from outside the station by the exit from platform 1 (what 3 words: exploring.trucks.siesta).
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 322 7021 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSoutheastern Customer Services
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On platform
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Email Address: general.enquiries@apcoa.com
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 333 9232 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces43
- ChargesOff-peak: £3.90
Daily: £4.30
Weekly: £19.70
Monthly: £73.00
Three Monthly: £219.30
Six Monthly: £438.00
Annual: £748.00
Saturday: £3.40
Sunday: £4.00
Note:Off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £3.00
- Number Accessible Spaces3
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces32
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Annotation
You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:00 to 12:00
Sun 09:10 to 16:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Station forecourt
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
There are standing height and wheelchair height ticket counters available.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesFaversham
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 1- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the station forecourt off Old Bridge Road. Step free access to Platform 2 for services towards Margate via the entrance off Railway Avenue. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via Station Footbridge.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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