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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from London to Carlisle

Composite routes from London to Carlisle

Cheapest
5 h 10 min
Car
494 km.
from $27
Other
6 h 39 min
Bus
421 km.
from €42.39
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$569.60
Plane from London City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$379.73
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from London Euston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Carlisle?

The cheapest way to get from London to Carlisle is to bus which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Carlisle?

The fastest way to get from London to Carlisle is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Carlisle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Carlisle Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between London and Carlisle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from London to Carlisle?

The distance between London and Carlisle is 478 km. The road distance is 493.9 km.

How do I travel from London to Carlisle without a car?

The best way to get from London to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from London to Carlisle?

The train from London Euston to Carlisle takes 3h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Carlisle bus from?

London to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Carlisle train from?

London to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Carlisle?

The best way to get from London to Carlisle is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the London to Carlisle bus arrive?

London to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Carlisle Station.

Where does the London to Carlisle train arrive?

London to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from London to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Carlisle is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from London to Carlisle.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Carlisle?

Book your London to Carlisle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Carlisle?

Book your London to Carlisle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 494+ hotels available in Carlisle. Prices start at $36.50 per night.
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