The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£150
Average price
£150
Fastest journey
5 h 21 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £150 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £150.
Of the 1 trains that leave Carlisle for London Stansted Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 396 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 21 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.


Live departures
Carlisle to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:46 Carlisle | 5h25 | 13:11 Stansted Airport | 4 changes | |
![]() | 08:49 Carlisle | 5h22 | 14:11 Stansted Airport | 4 changes | |
![]() | 09:48 Carlisle | 5h43 | 15:31 Stansted Airport | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Carlisle to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £283 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 396 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 396 km |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £283 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 20:07 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER from Carlisle to London Stansted Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER trains will get you between Carlisle and London Stansted Airport from £283. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and London Stansted Airport
- 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
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