Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to Carlisleby plane, train, or subway

Find Transport to Carlisle

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Carlisle by plane, train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DCA - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    11h 35m
    £378–1,364

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IAD - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    12h 19m
    £191–667

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane IAD - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    14h 12m
    £216–797

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BWI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    14h 4m
    £211–1,177

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane PHL - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    13h 19m
    £446–1,226

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£231Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Washington to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,562.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Carlisle, England?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Carlisle. However, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, then take the train to Carlisle.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides