The average train between Carlisle and Basingstoke takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Carlisle to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Carlisle to Basingstoke train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Carlisle and Basingstoke is 422.4 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Basingstoke via Wolverhampton in around 5h 45m.