What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Malls via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Basingstoke via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

The distance between Carlisle and Basingstoke is 317 miles. The road distance is 306.2 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Basingstoke without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Basingstoke bus from?

Carlisle to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Basingstoke train from?

Carlisle to Basingstoke train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Carlisle to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Carlisle to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Carlisle to Basingstoke train arrive?

Carlisle to Basingstoke train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Basingstoke is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Carlisle to Basingstoke.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

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Carlisle to Basingstoke - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 28m
£120–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus 838
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Mallsbus 035 / ...
9h 15m
£59–97
Drive 304.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Basingstokecar 304.4 mi
5h 17m
£75–109
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
5h 10m
£113–252
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham Internationaltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 16m
£93–182
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 41m
£100–373
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 37m
£130–395
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 31m
£124–404
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 18m
£117–451
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain
6h 17m
£100–250
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
6h 49m
£88–201

Carlisle to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 315.4 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Basingstoke via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Malls via London Victoria in around 9h 15m.

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