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Basingstoke to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Carlisle takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 44m
Duration
306 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Basingstoke to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Basingstoke and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast12h 5m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 11m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 12m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 11m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 12m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 11m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 11m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 11m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 11m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Carlisle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Carlisle via Wolverhampton in around 5h 47m.

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