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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Paddington is to bus via Finchley Road Station which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Paddington is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Paddington?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Paddington Station via Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Paddington?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at London Euston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Paddington?

The distance between Carlisle and Paddington is 301 miles. The road distance is 302.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Paddington without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Carlisle to Paddington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Paddington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Paddington train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Paddington?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Paddington is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Carlisle to Paddington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Paddington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Paddington?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Paddington is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Carlisle to Paddington.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Paddington?

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Where can I stay near Paddington?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 47m
£91–176
Bus via Finchley Road Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31
7h 18m
£38–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 595 / ...
6h 38m
£58–137
Drive 300.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Paddingtoncar 300.6 mi
5h 14m
£74–106
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4h 30m
£78–312
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4h 22m
£114–346
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 43m
£131–384
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 33m
£112–355
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4h 20m
£103–411
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 31m
£115–419
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
4h 49m
£89–235

Carlisle to Paddington by train and bus

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.5 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Golders Green Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 6h.

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