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There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 25m
    £94–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    11h 25m
    £49–77

  3. Drive  339 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Carlislecar car 339 mi
    5h 53m
    £85–123

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

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 18m
    £80–293

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    7h 44m
    £130–216

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Guildfordtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590
    12h 1m
    £69–121

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 55m
    £118–273

  8. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 24m
    £69–252

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

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 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 30m
    £106–323

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain 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
    6h 41m
    £101–230

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 30m
    £96–208

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

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 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 46m
    £102–333

Portsmouth to Carlisle by train and subway

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Carlisle via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Halston Hotel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 11h 25m.

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