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How to get fromCanterbury to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 49m
    £101–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    10h 55m
    £45–72

  3. Drive  358 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Carlislecar car 358 mi
    5h 59m
    £89–128

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 28m
    £130–451

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    7h 8m
    £131–223

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

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 38m
    £114–348

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

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 54m
    £149–406

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

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 51m
    £145–368

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

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 25m
    £104–252

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

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain 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 39m
    £126–269

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

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    7h 6m
    £136–378

Canterbury to Carlisle by train and foot

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Carlisle via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Carlisle via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 55m.

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