Train Carlisle to Basingstoke from £148 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Basingstoke takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Basingstoke. 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 30m
Duration: 347 mi
Distance: £148
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 59m

£94–224

Carlisle to Basingstoke train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

2:48 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
4:48 PM → 10:06 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 11:05 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:18 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 8:48 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:34 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:19 AM
6h 34m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 9:01 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

10:50 AM → 3:25 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 5:55 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
1:49 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

1:43 AM → 8:18 AM
6h 35m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes

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