How much is the train ticket from Carlisle to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to London start from R 880. The average price for this train route is around R 1 582. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 56m, covering a distance of 418 km. The quickest train can get 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 serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , London North Eastern Railway .

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 17:53.

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?

Based on 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 offers 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.

Train Carlisle to London from R 841

Next train departures

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:47	Carlisle	3h 27m	19:14	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	16:48	Carlisle	3h 24m	20:12	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	15:47	Carlisle	3h 27m	19:14	Euston Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Carlisle	3h 56m	20:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Carlisle	3h 56m	20:03	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Carlisle	3h 56m	20:03	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Carlisle	3h 23m	12:12	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Carlisle	3h 56m	20:03	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Carlisle	3h 23m	12:12	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Carlisle	3h 56m	20:03	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Carlisle	3h 23m	12:12	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Carlisle	3h 56m	20:03	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Carlisle	3h 23m	12:12	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:11	Carlisle	4h 16m	21:27	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	08:50	Carlisle	3h 22m	12:12	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h	11:03	Euston Station	No tags
Train	07:03	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:49	Carlisle	3h 30m	20:19	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	10:50	Carlisle	3h 28m	14:18	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	10:50	Carlisle	3h 28m	14:18	Euston Station	No tags
Train	11:02	Carlisle	4h 2m	15:04	Euston Station	No tags
Train	11:02	Carlisle	4h 2m	15:04	Euston Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:46 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Carlisle to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just R 534, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6hAverage duration

421 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 287 - R 2 323	Average duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 880 - R 7 088	Average duration3h 56m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 534 - R 1 183	Average duration6h	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

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

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Carlisle to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to London start from R 880. The average price for this train route is around R 1 582. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 56m, covering a distance of 418 km. The quickest train can get 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 serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway.
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 17:53.
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?
Based on 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 offers 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.

Best price found

24/01

R 1 401

25/01

No data

Today

R 2 634

27/01

R 1 283

28/01

R 1 093

29/01

R 1 286

30/01

R 1 657

31/01

R 1 286

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to London was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 093

To 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 R 1 093 to R 6 930 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 R 1 093, which is on 2026-01-28.