London to Carlisle train
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Train schedule London to Carlisle
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Fastest train times from London to Carlisle
Fastest Journey
4 h 49 m
Average
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
421 km
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Overview: Train from London to Carlisle
 | Distance | 260 miles |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 18 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £177 (€200) |
 | Train frequency | 18 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 18 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail |
Trains from London to Carlisle cover the 260 miles long trip taking on average 3 h 18 min with our travel partners like Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail. Normally, there are 18 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £35, but the average price of train tickets is £177. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Carlisle.
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) and Chiltern Railways trains London to Carlisle
Buy your official Northern Rail (3) and Chiltern Railways train tickets to Carlisle from London from £35 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next train to Carlisle from London: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.
Chiltern Railways tickets between London and Carlisle are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect route with Chiltern Railways to Carlisle from London all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current Chiltern Railways train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 260 miles (420 km) journey. You can also see relevant travel information for the Chiltern Railways train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest London to Carlisle routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best Chiltern Railways London to Carlisle train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the Chiltern Railways train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Carlisle with Chiltern Railways!
Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from London to Carlisle. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
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
Omio customers book a train from London Victoria to Carlisle most frequently for this route.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from London Victoria and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Carlisle most often arrive at Carlisle and need to travel around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from this train station to the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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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.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus 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
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
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Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Bakerloo Line.
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