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Compare train, coach and flight for Carlisle to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 422 km
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Basingstoke from Carlisle by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Basingstoke is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Carlisle to Basingstoke
Travel to Basingstoke 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 Carlisle to Basingstoke.

There are 1 ways to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke: train.
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £127 compared to other travel options to Basingstoke:
Taking a train costs less than taking a coach, which costs on average for the same trip.
A train is less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Basingstoke costing on average.
The quickest way to travel to Basingstoke from Carlisle is by train, which takes on average 5 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
The Carlisle to Basingstoke distance is approximately 262 miles.
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Basingstoke is:
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Basingstoke as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Carlisle to Basingstoke:
The following travel companies offer services from Carlisle to Basingstoke:
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Carlisle to Basingstoke tickets on Omio for £41.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Basingstoke by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Carlisle to Basingstoke tickets on Omio for £127.
Yes, there are direct services available from Carlisle to Basingstoke with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basingstoke as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Carlisle and Basingstoke.
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