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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dartford is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Dartford is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £100 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Dartford?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Priory Hill via Golders Green Station, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Dartford?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Dartford via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dartford?

The distance between Carlisle and Dartford is 318 miles. The road distance is 318 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dartford without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Carlisle to Dartford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dartford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dartford train from?

Carlisle to Dartford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Dartford?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dartford is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Carlisle to Dartford bus arrive?

Carlisle to Dartford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Dartford train arrive?

Carlisle to Dartford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Dartford?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Dartford is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Carlisle to Dartford.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dartfordtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
4h 51m
£77–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 595
9h 10m
£53–180
Drive 316.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dartfordcar 316.1 mi
5h 16m
£78–113
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4h 52m
£119–354
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 34m
£107–170
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 34m
£101–400
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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Abbey Woodtrain
5h 50m
£93–322
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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Abbey Woodtrain
5h 46m
£123–344
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
5h 33m
£93–217
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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Abbey Woodtrain
5h 41m
£117–353
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Abbey Woodtrain
5h 57m
£86–222

Carlisle to Dartford by train and foot

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Distance: 316.1 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Dartford via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Golders Green Station once daily. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 6h.

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