Carlisle railway station

Carlisle railway station is a Victorian junction railway station in Tudor Revival style in northwest England. The eight platforms include three through tracks and five bay platforms beneath a historic glass roof restored in 2018.

The first trains ran in September 1847 before construction of the facility was complete. Over the course of the 19th century, the station became an important transport junction between England and Scotland.

The station takes its name from the nearby Citadel, a medieval fortress that once guarded the city. The Tudor frontage with red brick walls and pale stone details shapes the first impression for travelers arriving from several directions.

The platforms are accessible by stairs and lifts, with the bay platforms located on the north side. Lines to Glasgow, London and other destinations meet here, so connecting services usually involve short waiting times.

The architect William Tite designed the frontage in a Tudor style that was uncommon for railway stations of that era. The building received Grade II* listed status, a designation achieved by only around six percent of protected structures in England.

Location: Carlisle

Official opening: 1847

Architectural style: Tudor Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 54.89100,-2.93400

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26