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Compare train, bus, and flight for Carlisle to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $295.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $295 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Carlisle to London
Compare the available ways to get from Carlisle to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to London:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to London costing on average $115.
A bus is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to London costing on average $295.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
The journey is about 1h 51m faster (3h 56m by train vs 5h 47m by car) and roughly $28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($115 vs $143). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Carlisle to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carlisle to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:55 AM 7h30 Carlisle 9:25 AM London $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:55 AM 7h30 Carlisle 9:25 AM London $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:35 PM 6h45 Carlisle 6:20 AM London $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:55 AM 7h30 Carlisle 8:25 AM London $26 1 One-way 0 transfers9:45 AM 9h35 Carlisle 7:20 PM London $28 1 One-way 0 transfers10:45 AM 9h35 Carlisle 8:20 PM London $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to London:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to London costing on average $115.
A bus is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to London costing on average $295.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 25 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
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