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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 26m
    £145–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    11h 11m
    £51–97

  3. Drive 326.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Carlislecar car 326.5 mi
    5h 36m
    £80–115

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4h 34m
    £104–253

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    9h 1m
    £147–273

  6. 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
    4h 55m
    £117–269

  7. 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
    4h 21m
    £75–254

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 58m
    £90–330

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    5h 16m
    £117–249

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    6h 36m
    £86–197

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    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 14m
    £123–366

Southampton to Carlisle by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Halston Hotel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 11h 11m.

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