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Thu
21 Oct
£102Avanti West Coast
£40National Express
£63easyJet
Fri
22 Oct
£102Avanti West Coast
£40National Express
£66British Airways
Sat
23 Oct
£135Avanti West Coast
£40National Express
£81British Airways
Sun
24 Oct
£102Avanti West Coast
£44National Express
£83easyJet
Mon
25 Oct
£101Avanti West Coast
£44National Express
£35easyJet
Tue
26 Oct
£96Avanti West Coast
£35National Express
£49easyJet
Wed
27 Oct
£96Avanti West Coast
£35National Express
£73BA Cityflyer

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Train Information to Carlisle from London

distanceDistance260 miles (420 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 17 min
priceAverage train ticket price£105 (€119)
frequencyTrain frequency12 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 12 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesAvanti West Coast

Trains from London to Carlisle cover the 260 miles (420 km) long route taking on average 3 h 17 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £105, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £96. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Carlisle.

Trains from London to Carlisle

Virgin trains operate regular direct trains from London to Carlisle. The daily schedule offers a first departure at around 5:30 a.m. and two trains an hour for most of the day. The final regular connection leaves London at 7:30 p.m. although there is also a sleeper service departing just before midnight. Journey times range from three hours and 15 minutes to four hours and 15 minutes.

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

Departure Station: London Euston station is located on the northern side of the city centre. Underground trains are available on five lines from Euston and nearby Euston Square. There is a city bus terminus adjacent to the station, with routes across London. Taxis can be hired from a rank one level down from the main concourse.

Arrival Station: Carlisle station is situated on the south-west side of the city centre, about 20 minutes walk from the castle and cathedral. Buses are available from nearby stops on English Street. The taxi rank is outside the station on Court Square.

Travel Tips

Trains from London to Carlisle
Travel by train to Carlisle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Carlisle.
FAQs
What is the cost of cheap trains between London and Carlisle?
Omio customers have found the cheapest trains between London and Carlisle to cost as little as £96  in the next 7 days.
What is the average cost of a train from London to Carlisle?
If you’re looking to purchase tickets for this journey in the next 7 days, you’ll find that London to Carlisle train prices are on average £105  one way.
What is the distance by train from London to Carlisle?
The London to Carlisle train distance is approximately 260 miles (420 km).
What is the average London to Carlisle train duration?
The London to Carlisle train duration is on average 3 h 17 min, which is to be expected when travelling 260 miles (420 km) from London to Carlisle. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays.
What is the departure train station in London and arrival train station in Carlisle?

When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from London Victoria   and arriving in Carlisle.

Where is the London train station located? Where is the Carlisle train station located?

Passengers board their train most frequently from London Victoria and travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city centre to this train station.

Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Carlisle and need to travel approximately 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the train station to the city centre in Carlisle.

What train companies offer a service from London to Carlisle?
When taking a train from London to Carlisle, you can count on Avanti West Coast for the best way to get you to Carlisle. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Carlisle and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
How many train services per day are there to Carlisle from London?
On average, there are 12 trains a day from London to Carlisle. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
When does the first train depart from London to Carlisle? When does the last train depart from London to Carlisle?
You can take the first train from London to Carlisle at 07: 30   or take the last train from London to Carlisle leaving at 10: 30. Look for the latest London Carlisle train timetable on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this journey.
How early should I buy London to Carlisle train tickets to get the best deals?
The price of a one way train ticket from London to Carlisle is on average £105 if you buy within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train providers offering this route. In general, you can find train tickets between London and Carlisle available a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

London
Carlisle
The major railway station for departures from London is London Victoria. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Victoria for your trip to Carlisle from London.
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxiTaxi
address
Address
Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom
phone
Phone
(+44) 3457114141
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket office hours
Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00
Connections to/from station
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxiTaxi
address
Address
Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom
phone
Phone
(+44) 3457114141
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket office hours
Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36
Connections to/from station
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
Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxiTaxi
address
Address
Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom
phone
Phone
(+44) 3457114141
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket office hours
44401
Connections to/from station
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxiTaxi
address
Address
Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK
phone
Phone
(+44) 2078437688
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket office hours
Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15
Connections to/from station
Bus lines: 326, 139
Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar