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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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$115 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
NX59010:45 AM9h35Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$301One-way0 transfers
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NX59010:45 AM9h35Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W030657:46 AM3h26Carlisle station (CAR)11:12 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$1281One-way0 transfers
Other options
W019807:03 AM4h35Carlisle station (CAR)11:38 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$881One-way0 transfers
L02357 · L021168:08 AM4h01Carlisle station (CAR)12:09 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$951One-way1 transfer
L02357 · W028868:08 AM3h55Carlisle station (CAR)12:03 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$1361One-way1 transfer
NX59511:35 PM6h45Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)6:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$301One-way0 transfers
NX590 · NX54010:45 AM8h55Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)7:40 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$611One-way1 transfer
NX181 · NX54012:55 AM9h25Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)10:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to London:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to London costing on average $31 (€25).
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to London costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper to go to London by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 25 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
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