What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Carlisle?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Carlisle is to bus via London Stansted Airport (STN) which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Carlisle?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Carlisle is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs £100 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Halston Hotel via Bus Station, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Basildon to Carlisle?

The distance between Basildon and Carlisle is 327 miles. The road distance is 315.6 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Carlisle without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Carlisle?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Basildon to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Carlisle bus from?

Basildon to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Basildon to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Basildon to Carlisle bus arrive?

Basildon to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Carlisle is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Basildon to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 626+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Basildon to Carlisle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 4m
£67–200
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
11h 21m
£39–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Carlislebus Ukn31
8h 53m
£46–99
Drive 313.8 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Carlislecar 313.8 mi
5h 13m
£79–113
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4h 55m
£106–322
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 1m
£98–361
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 25m
£128–312
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 51m
£72–232
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 17m
£128–347
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 25m
£92–207
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
6h 33m
£118–322

Basildon to Carlisle by train, foot, and bus

188Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Carlisle 5 times a week. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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