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How to get fromWatford Junction to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    4h 18m
    £51–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595
    8h 15m
    £48–88

  3. Drive  289.5 mi

    1. Drive from Watford Junction to Carlislecar car 289.5 mi
    4h 45m
    £72–103

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 25m
    £70–278

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 25m
    £65–160

  6. Train via Coventry

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    6h 24m
    £98–184

  7. 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
    5h 9m
    £58–192

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 38m
    £101–298

  9. 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
    5h 34m
    £65–197

  10. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 44m
    £122–376

  11. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    5h 53m
    £92–308

  12. Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 1m
    £81–227

Watford Junction to Carlisle by train

Calendar140Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Carlisle via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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