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

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There are 10 ways to get from Luton to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 30m
    £79–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    6h 50m
    £38–70

  3. Drive  274.7 mi

    1. Drive from Luton to Carlislecar car 274.7 mi
    4h 31m
    £69–99

  4. Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3h 12m
    £56–188

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus bus Mk1
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 1m
    £42–143

  6. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Stevenage to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    7h 8m
    £87–148

  7. Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3h 36m
    £62–187

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

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 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 14m
    £74–303

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

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 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
    5h 31m
    £104–313

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

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 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
    5h 51m
    £95–303

Luton to Carlisle by train and foot

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Carlisle via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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