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There are 12 ways to get from Alton to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 7m
    £111–231

  2. Drive 310.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Carlislecar car 310.7 mi
    5h 42m
    £75–109

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    10h 49m

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 45m
    £76–300

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 30m
    £128–213

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus bus
    11h 28m

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 1m
    £104–336

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 26m
    £109–341

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 10m
    £132–320

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Woking to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 38m
    £109–259

  11. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 32m
    £140–336

  12. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 52m
    £145–301

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 346.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Carlisle via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Halston Hotel via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Coach Park in around 11h 28m.

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