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There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wolverhamptontrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 50m
    £116–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595
    9h 51m
    £55–96

  3. Drive  303.7 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Carlislecar car 303.7 mi
    5h 16m
    £75–109

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

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke 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
    4h 57m
    £113–256

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 22m
    £121–186

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 5m
    £86–333

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 53m
    £103–408

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain 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 19m
    £117–353

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

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 6m
    £101–236

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 34m
    £108–363

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 57m
    £88–205

Basingstoke to Carlisle by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Carlisle via Wolverhampton in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 51m.

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