How much does a train ticket cost from London to Carlisle?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Carlisle start from £41. The average price for this train route is around £124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Carlisle?

The average train journey time from London to Carlisle is 3h 23m, covering a distance of 259 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 17m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the London to Carlisle route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , Caledonian Sleeper , London North Eastern Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Carlisle?

The earliest train from London to Carlisle departs at 07:14. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Which is the best train operator from London to Carlisle?

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 London to Carlisle?

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 London to Carlisle?

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 London to Carlisle?

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.

Train London to Carlisle from £70

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Carlisle on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:36	Euston Station	4h 25m	14:01	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	09:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	12:47	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	08:30	Euston Station	3h 19m	11:49	Carlisle	No tags
Train	08:30	Euston Station	3h 19m	11:49	Carlisle	No tags
Train	08:40	Euston Station	4h 20m	13:00	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures from London to Carlisle on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	No tags
Train	08:30	Euston Station	3h 22m	11:52	Carlisle	No tags
Train	08:30	Euston Station	3h 22m	11:52	Carlisle	No tags
Train	08:40	Euston Station	4h 20m	13:00	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures from London to Carlisle on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:50	Euston Station	5h 11m	14:01	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	15:29	Euston Station	3h 21m	18:50	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	07:48	Euston Station	5h 14m	13:02	Carlisle	No tags
Train	08:47	Euston Station	4h 5m	12:52	Carlisle	No tags
Train	08:47	Euston Station	4h 5m	12:52	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures from London to Carlisle on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Euston Station	3h 19m	18:49	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	07:16	Euston Station	4h 41m	11:57	Carlisle	No tags
Train	07:16	Euston Station	4h 41m	11:57	Carlisle	No tags
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures from London to Carlisle on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:40	Euston Station	4h 22m	21:02	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	07:16	Euston Station	4h 41m	11:57	Carlisle	No tags
Train	07:16	Euston Station	4h 41m	11:57	Carlisle	No tags
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures from London to Carlisle on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	12:47	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	07:16	Euston Station	4h 41m	11:57	Carlisle	No tags
Train	07:16	Euston Station	4h 41m	11:57	Carlisle	No tags
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	No tags

Next departures from London to Carlisle on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	12:47	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	07:16	Euston Station	4h 41m	11:57	Carlisle	No tags
Train	07:16	Euston Station	4h 41m	11:57	Carlisle	No tags
Train	07:30	Euston Station	3h 17m	10:47	Carlisle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Carlisle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 40mAverage duration

261 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £76	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£41 - £287	Average duration3h 23m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£36 - £46	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Caledonian Sleeper

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Carlisle 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 London to Carlisle?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Carlisle start from £41. The average price for this train route is around £124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Carlisle?
The average train journey time from London to Carlisle is 3h 23m, covering a distance of 259 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 17m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the London to Carlisle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Carlisle?
The earliest train from London to Carlisle departs at 07:14. And the latest train departs at 18:30.
Which is the best train operator from London to Carlisle?
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 London to Carlisle?
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 London to Carlisle?
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 London to Carlisle?
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.

Best price found

10/12

£91

11/12

£91

Today

£91

13/12

£92

14/12

£91

15/12

£91

16/12

£84

17/12

£91

The cheapest trip from London to Carlisle was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £84

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Carlisle as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £84 to £319 for a train ticket from London to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £84, which is on 2025-12-16.