Basingstoke to Carlisle Trains

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: £134
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 51m

£115–184

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 8:49 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:49 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:49 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
10:48 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:49 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:49 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:49 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 13m • 1 change

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