London to Carlisle by Bus or Train
Megabus has the cheapest bus ticket from London to Carlisle for only £13, on a trip of approximately 7h 15m duration.
Choose Avanti West Coast trains with fares starting from £79. Travel time approximately 4h 24m.
We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Carlisle.
CheapestVictoria Coach StationCarlisle (Argos, Parkhouse Rd southbound)Bus7h 15mDirect- Avanti West CoastFastestEuston StationCarlisleTrain3h 17mDirect
EarliestLONDON VICTORIACarlisleBus12h 55m2 Transfers
| Companies | Departures | Duration | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:00->06:15 | 7h 15m | Direct | |
 | 22:30->05:55 | 7h 25m | Direct | |
| 09:40->18:10 | 8h 30m | Direct | |
Avanti West Coast | 16:40->21:04 | 4h 24m | Direct |
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Bus from London to Carlisle
The bus trip from London to Carlisle takes approximately 6h 15m duration and covers a distance of about 420km. There are usually 19 buses traveling daily to Carlisle and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from £12.99 if you buy in advance on the internet.
| Distance | 420km | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £12.99 | |
| Frequency | 19 | |
| Fastest | 6h 15m |
Train London to Carlisle
It takes an average of 3h 17m to travel from London to Carlisle by train, covering a distance of about 420km. There are usually 12 trains traveling daily from London to Carlisle and tickets for this journey start from £79.42 when you book in advance.
| Distance | 420km | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £79.42 | |
| Frequency | 12 | |
| Fastest | 3h 17m |
National Express stations in London
Victoria Coach Station
London Golders Green
Golders Green
HEATHROW Airport London T2 & T3 (LHR)
LONDON VICTORIA
London Hammersmith
National Express stations in Carlisle
Carlisle Bus Station
Carlisle
Penrith Bus Stop
Avanti West Coast stations in London
Euston Station
Avanti West Coast stations in Carlisle
Carlisle
Flixbus stations in London
Victoria Coach Station
London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Flixbus stations in Carlisle
Carlisle (Halston Hotel)
Megabus stations in London
Victoria Coach Station
Megabus stations in Carlisle
Carlisle (Argos, Parkhouse Rd southbound)
Buses departing from London
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Buses to London
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Buses departing from Carlisle
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Buses to Carlisle
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Saving Money
Cheapest Bus
The cheapest bus ticket from London to Carlisle is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.
- Book in advance.
- Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
- Be flexible with your travel times.
- Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
- Check connections.
- On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.