Carlisle to London train

Trains from Carlisle to London

Trains from Carlisle to London are regular and depart daily, with an average of 31 train journeys a day during the week, around 29 journeys on Saturdays and around 16 on Sundays. One late-night train is available on weeknights, and one early-morning train is available on weekdays and Saturday mornings. Carlisle to London trains last from 3h 19min to 5h 22min, depending on if your journey is direct or has a change.

Carlisle to London Train Time: Daily Departures

Carlisle trains to London depart regularly. During the week, there's an average of 31 journeys a day, with one to three journeys available per hour. A single early-morning train departs at about 01:44 Monday to Saturday; after that, trains resume at around 05:44, and the last train departs at around 20:07. Although the first and last trains are the same, Saturdays have slightly fewer daily trains, with an average of 29 journeys. The Sunday schedule is a little lighter, with around 16 trains departing. The first train departs at around 10:51, and the last train leaves at around 18:51.

How long is the journey by train from Carlisle to London?

Train journeys from Carlisle to London have an average duration of 3h 19min to 5h 22min. The course of your trip may be affected by the time of day or the number of changes. Journeys late at night or early in the morning may take longer than during the day, even without changes. If your trip requires changes, the total duration of your train may be affected, as it includes time spent changing trains. Changeover stations for trains to London from Carlisle include Crewe and Newcastle, depending on the company you journey with.

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What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Carlisle to London?

Departure train station:Carlisle Railway Station is centrally located in the heart of the city centre and is accessible by trains via Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway and Caledonian Sleeper. It’s also accessible by many bus lines, some are 60/A, 61/A/B, 382, 400 and X95. The station provides car hire, bicycle hire and parking facilities, cash points, postal services, payphones, retail shops, baby-changing facilities, toilets, lost property, trolleys and an induction loop.

Arrival train station:When travelling from Carlisle to London by train, you will arrive at either London Euston or London King’s Cross Station, depending on which company you travel with. London Euston is accessible by car, taxi, bike, train. It provides lost property, seating rooms, payphones, photo booths, trolleys, Wi-Fi, a water fountain, cash points and currency exchange, toilets, showers and changing rooms. There are ticket offices and machines, and there’s accessible services available. There are many places to purchase snacks and beverages. The other station, London King’s Cross, is in the heart of the city and can be reached by car, taxi, bicycle, rail, bus or London Underground. Bus stations on Euston Road and York Way provide access to the station through inner-city public transportation. The Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Northern (Bank Branch), Victoria and Piccadilly lines may all be used to get to the station via the London Underground. Ticket officers, information stands, bathrooms, baby-changing places, showers, telephones, cash points, lost property, luggage storage, photobooths, trolleys and Wi-Fi are all available at the station, while food, beverages and snacks may be purchased from various locations.

Which train companies travel from Carlisle to London?

Three train companies provide train travel to London from Carlisle: Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper. Avanti West Coast has the most frequent trains, with one to three trains departing every hour every day of the week. LNER has an average of two train journeys a day in the afternoon every day except on Sundays. Caledonian Sleeper provides a single early-morning train from Mondays to Saturdays.

Night trains Carlisle

This train route offers one night train and one early-morning train from Carlisle to London. The night train generally departs after 20:07 and is a direct journey occurring once every evening except for Sundays. This train has an average duration of 5h 8min. The early morning train departs at roughly 01:44 every morning except for Sundays. It’s a direct service, with an average duration of 5h 22min.

Avanti West Coast trains from Carlisle to London

Avanti West Coast (AWC) trains from Carlisle to London are very frequent and available every day of the week, with one to three trains departing every hour. These high-speed train journeys have two options: direct or with a single change. If your journey has a change, it will occur in Crewe. All trains with AWC travel from Carlisle Railway Station to London Euston Station. During the week, the journeys have an average duration of 3h 19min to 4h 30min; however, the night train with AWC has an average duration of 5h 05min without changes.

London North Eastern Railway trains from Carlisle to London

Trains from Carlisle to London with London North Eastern Railway offer only indirect routes, daily. These journeys are available with two journeys a day, in the afternoon, Monday to Saturday. The journeys depart from Carlisle Railway Station and arrive at London King’s Cross Station, stopping in Newcastle along the way. The journey takes between 4h 46min and 4h 54min, depending on the time spent during the stopover.

Caledonian Sleeper trains from Carlisle to London

Trains from Carlisle to London with Caledonian Sleeper offer a single direct journey from Monday to Saturday. This journey is an early-morning train that departs at around 01:44 from Carlisle Railway Station and arrives at London Euston. It has an average duration of 5h 23min.

Trains from Carlisle to London: Sustainability travel

When you travel by rail from London to Durham, you are helping to make the world a cleaner and greener place. Taking a car alone produces a significant amount of greenhouse gas and adds to pollution. Compare car travel (178 grams of CO2e each km), coaches that travel long distances (29.5 g of CO2e every km) and rail (only 6.1 g per km). Trains are the most environmentally friendly mode of public transportation, especially for lengthy travels. We also give you the option of having a mobile ticket linked to your Omio account, which is a more sustainable solution as well. Visit Omio Trains to discover more about how trains are a sustainable mode of transportation.

Train Carlisle to London: Services on Board

Journeys with Avanti West Coast and LNER offer you two classes: Standard and First Class, while journeys with Caledonian Sleeper only have Standard Class. All companies allow you to transport unlimited luggage, as well as folding and non-folding bikes (in cycling sections) and up to two domestic pets on a leash or in an enclosed carrier on the train. Non-folding bicycles are only permitted outside of peak hours, and all train companies provide accessibility services.

How to find cheap train tickets from Carlisle to London

When seeking affordable train tickets from Carlisle to London, there are several options. It's a good idea to plan your trip ahead of time to save money on purchases; this way, you can usually purchase tickets at a lower price. Another way to save money on your trip is to have a flexible schedule; look for low-cost times and dates, such as early mornings or late at night, or weekdays rather than weekends. Taking a slower train or one with several connections is another cost-effective option. All of these are feasible alternatives for reducing the cost of railway tickets. More Omio travel tips may be found in our online magazine, The Window Seat.

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To London by train—travel tips

London, England's capital, has a plethora of theatres, tours, historical buildings and vibrant neighbourhoods. The London Eye, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are just a handful of the city's notable landmarks. You may join one of the many excursions to learn more about the area's history and receive local perspective and expertise. On Platform 9 ¾ at King’s Cross Station, fans of the Harry Potter films may recreate classic sequences and pose for selfies. If you appreciate books, Baker Street, where the famed investigator Sherlock Holmes lived, is a terrific spot to visit. Visit the Tate Modern for modern art, the National Gallery for historical art or Brick Lane for street art. Leicester Square offers entertainment and live music at the Brixton Academy and shopping on Oxford Street. Soho and Camden provide an alternative feel, with Soho being particularly known for its nightlife. Hyde Park is a great place to get away from the city during the day and gaze at the sky at night. Look href=“//www.omio.co.uk/travel/harlow/london">here for additional London travel information.

• Tower of London
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter
• Emirates Air Line cable car
• London Transport Museum
• The View From The Shard
• Windsor Castle
• Kensington Palace
• London Mithraeum
• SEA LIFE London
• Madame Tussauds