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There are 11 ways to get from Watford Junction to Carlisle by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 32m
    £60–150

  2. Train via Crewe

    cheapest
    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

  3. Drive  289.5 mi

    1. Drive from Watford Junction to Carlislecar car 289.5 mi
    4h 45m
    £73–106

  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 via Penrith North Lakes

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 27m
    £96–152

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 8m
    £87–387

  7. 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 34m
    £101–308

  8. 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 39m
    £122–376

  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 30m
    £65–197

  10. 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
    £92–318

  11. 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
    5h 57m
    £81–227

Watford Junction to Carlisle by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Watford Junction to Carlisle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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