4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to London
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to London will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 5 trains that leave Carlisle for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 421 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Carlisle to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 421 km
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£93 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Carlisle to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to London trains for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G92480+Y11822 | On time 08:05 Carlisle station (CAR) | 4h57 | 13:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| G90784+C40890 | On time 08:33 Carlisle station (CAR) | 4h37 | 13:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| G90899+Y11967 | On time 08:52 Carlisle station (CAR) | 4h40 | 13:32 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| S27491 · W03062 | On time 09:23 Carlisle station (CAR) | 4h49 | 14:12 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
| G90790+C40896 | On time 09:33 Carlisle station (CAR) | 4h38 | 14:11 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| 05:32 Carlisle | 5h06 | 10:38 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:47 Carlisle | 3h25 | 09:12 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Carlisle to London
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Trains from Carlisle to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 421 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 421 km |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 01:44 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail (3), Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, TransPennine Express from Carlisle to London trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail (3), Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Carlisle and London from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
LNER
Northern Rail (3)
Caledonian Sleeper
Lumo
TransPennine Express
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.
view of the city of Carlisle. Source: Shutterstock
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.
modern architechture of London. Source: Shutterstock
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
FAQs: Carlisle to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and London
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: 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.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
Wifi
LockersShoppingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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