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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlisle to London by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Carlisle to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to London start from £41. The average price for this train route is around £94. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlisle to London?
The average train journey time from Carlisle to London is 3h 57m, covering a distance of 259 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 22m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Carlisle to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carlisle to London?
The earliest train from Carlisle to London departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 20:07.
Which is the best train operator from Carlisle to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Carlisle to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Carlisle to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Carlisle to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carlisle to London was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £71To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carlisle to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £71 to £322 for a train ticket from Carlisle to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £71, which is on 2025-12-15.
