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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 25m
    £79–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    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
    10h 6m
    £48–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Manchester Airportbus bus Uk980
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 47m
    £62–105

  4. Drive  330.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Carlislecar car 330.6 mi
    5h 41m
    £83–120

  5. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3h 31m
    £55–176

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3h 55m
    £75–180

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 48m
    £73–282

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

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain 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 25m
    £115–419

  9. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    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
    £104–312

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

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain 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 49m
    £134–374

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

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    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 17m
    £95–322

Gatwick to Carlisle by train and subway

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Carlisle via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 6m.

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