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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain train Guildford - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 52m
    £78–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    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 11m
    £52–89

  3. Drive  312 mi

    1. Drive from Guildford to Carlislecar car 312 mi
    5h 31m
    £77–111

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

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus 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 53m
    £71–278

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    7h 27m
    £121–199

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 41m
    £88–353

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

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus 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 6m
    £102–298

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

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 41m
    £85–204

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

    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain 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
    6h 10m
    £131–374

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

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus 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 21m
    £93–308

  11. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 1m
    £123–280

Guildford to Carlisle by train and subway

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Carlisle via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 11m.

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