Carlisle to London train with Avanti West Coast

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.