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Compare coach and train for Sidcup to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sidcup to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £128.
Distance: 436 km
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£128 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sidcup to Carlisle
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Trains from Sidcup to Carlisle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £128 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 05:43. The fastest train covers the 436 km distance in 6h 43m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £36
Distance 436 km |
Average train duration 6h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £128 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 01:45 |
Last train 05:43 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £36
FAQs: Sidcup to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sidcup to Carlisle 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 Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Sidcup to Carlisle can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £128, while the average price tends to be around £128.
The train journey from Sidcup to Carlisle covers a distance of 436 km and takes approximately 6h 43m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Sidcup to Carlisle is 436 km.
The first train from Sidcup to Carlisle leaves at 1:45.
The last train from Sidcup to Carlisle departs at 5:43.
Trains from Sidcup to Carlisle run approximately 5 times per day.
To get from Sidcup to Carlisle, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Sidcup to Carlisle.
The train station in Sidcup that goes to Carlisle is Sidcup station (SID), and it arrives at Carlisle station (CAR).
The cheapest way to get from Sidcup to Carlisle is by coach, costing approximately £36.
Booking trains from Sidcup to Carlisle in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sidcup to Carlisle offers varied scenery, starting with the urban landscapes of London, transitioning through the rolling hills and patchwork fields of the Midlands, and culminating in the picturesque countryside of Northern England.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Carlisle is sufficient to explore its historical attractions, such as Carlisle Castle, Tullie House Museum, and the Cathedral, along with enjoying the local dining and shopping experiences.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Sidcup to Carlisle.
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Important Stations and Airports in Sidcup and Carlisle
Sidcup
Carlisle
The major train station for departures in Sidcup is Sidcup. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sidcup for your trip from Sidcup to Carlisle.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:50 Saturday 06:10 - 19:50 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Platform 1 for services towards London via main station entrance off Jubilee way. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp off Station Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 220 metres. Step access between platforms via foot bridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The are two ticket machines in the Station forecourt on platform 1 side of the station and one ticket machine by the entrance to platform 2.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall Only available when staff present
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1 only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 side in the forecourt, Platform 2 side in the car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Sidcup
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the main entrance on Jubilee Way
The major train station for arrivals in Carlisle is Carlisle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Carlisle for your journey to Carlisle from Sidcup.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Carlisle
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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