The average train between Basingstoke and Carlisle takes 5h 45m 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.
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 8:49 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 11m • 1 change

5h 5m • 1 change

5h 9m • 1 change

5h 13m • 1 change

5h 12m • 1 change

5h 12m • 1 change

5h 11m • 1 change

5h 12m • 1 change

5h 11m • 1 change

5h 13m • 1 change

5h 13m • 1 change

5h 19m • 1 change

5h 11m • 1 change

5h 5m • 1 change

5h 9m • 1 change

5h 13m • 1 change

5h 11m • 1 change

5h 5m • 1 change

5h 9m • 1 change

5h 13m • 1 change
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.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Carlisle station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Basingstoke to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Basingstoke to Carlisle train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Basingstoke and Carlisle is 422.4 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 52m.