4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to London
Cheapest price
€123
Average price
€133
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to London will cost around €133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €123.
Of the 6 trains that leave Carlisle for London on Sun, Dec 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct trains cover the 421 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 421 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€103 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Carlisle to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to London trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 4:45 AM Carlisle | 3h27 | 8:12 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:02 AM Carlisle | 4h47 | 11:49 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 7:20 AM Carlisle | 4h54 | 12:14 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:10 AM Carlisle | 4h28 | 12:38 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:24 PM Carlisle | 4h52 | 9:16 PM London | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to London
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Trains from Carlisle to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 421 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 421 km |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 01:44 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail (3), Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, TransPennine Express from Carlisle to London trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail (3), Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Carlisle and London from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
LNER
Northern Rail (3)
Caledonian Sleeper
Lumo
TransPennine Express
Trains from Carlisle to London
Direct trains from Carlisle to London run throughout the day on most days of the week, taking up to around four and a half hours to complete the journey. On some Sundays, there are no direct services, with passengers required to change trains at least once.
Which train companies travel from Carlisle to London?
Virgin Trains operates the route between Carlisle and London. This includes those services that incorporate a single change for passengers.
How long is the train from Carlisle to London?
The precise length of the train journey from Carlisle to London depends on the day of the week and the time of day. The shortest journeys are usually on weekdays and take around three hours and twenty minutes. Slower services may take up to four and a half hours to make the journey.
How many trains are there from Carlisle to London?
Up to around 30 trains depart Carlisle for London on weekdays. Slightly fewer services operate on most weekend days and on public holidays. However, all services are spaced evenly throughout the day, with the first leaving early in the morning and the last in the early evening. The last non-direct service of the day usually leaves later in the evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Carlisle to London?
Departure train station: Carlisle Railway Station is situated in the centre of Carlisle. It has two station car parks, providing spaces for over 200 cars, including several accessible spaces. Tickets can be purchased at a daily, monthly, three-monthly or annual rate. There is also sheltered bicycle storage for up to 16 cycles, which is located on platform 8. Local buses stop nearby and there is a taxi rank just outside the station. The station's facilities include refreshment outlets, a newsagent, waiting rooms and baby changing.
Arrival train station: Euston Railway Station is located in central London, within easy travelling distance of several other mainline railways, including Kings Cross St Pancras. The station also has its own tube station, which is on the Northern and Victoria lines. Passengers needing the Circle, Metropolitan or Hammersmith & City lines can access them from the nearby Euston Square tube station. Local buses and taxis also serve the station. Alternatively, nearby Euston Square Gardens offers a cycle hire docking station. Euston Railway Station hosts an extensive range of shopping and eating outlets.
FAQs: Trains from Carlisle to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Carlisle, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Carlisle to London
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 Station. Level access to Platforms 1 and 4 from separate entrances. Steps to Platforms 2/3. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Clapham: Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop B To Hounslow / Richmond : Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop A Buses that start / terminate at Barnes will use Queens Ride bus stand
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:05 Saturday 07:40 - 14:40 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platform 2
- Storage location: Cycle hub
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:40 - 13:20 Sunday 08:10 - 13:20
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible taxis: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 and 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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