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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 kr256 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. 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 kr256, while a train costs an average of kr774.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr774 Average price | kr256 Average price Cheapest | kr445 Average price | kr1371 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to London:
A bus is kr189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to London costing on average kr445.
A bus is kr518 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to London costing on average kr774.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
The journey is about 1h 14m faster (4h 33m by train vs 5h 47m by car) and roughly kr597 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr774 vs kr1371). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Carlisle to London
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.
FlixBus1:55 AM6h55Carlisle8:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)kr2421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:55 AM6h55Carlisle8:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)kr2421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U26149:00 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport10:10 PMLondon Luton Airportkr7431One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y147606:54 PM4h23Carlisle station (CAR)11:17 PMLondon Euston (EUS)kr3991One-way0 transfers
C0057810:44 AM4h16Carlisle station (CAR)3:00 PMLondon Euston (EUS)kr6001One-way0 transfers
C005798:04 AM3h53Carlisle station (CAR)11:57 AMLondon Euston (EUS)kr7141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 AM7h30Carlisle9:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationkr2421One-way0 transfers
NX59010:45 AM9h35Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationkr2531One-way0 transfers
NX59511:35 PM6h45Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)6:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationkr2791One-way0 transfers
U24138:35 PM1h20Glasgow International Airport9:55 PMLondon Stansted Airportkr6891One-way0 transfers
U28669:20 PM1h30Glasgow International Airport10:50 PMLondon Gatwick Airportkr7831One-way0 transfers
U24017:05 AM1h15Glasgow International Airport8:20 AMLondon Luton Airportkr8511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to London:
A bus is kr189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to London costing on average kr445.
A bus is kr518 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to London costing on average kr774.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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 British Airways, easyJet to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper to go to London by train.
- 26 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper.
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