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How to get fromBasingstoke to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 51m
    £115–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    10h 20m
    £42–67

  3. Drive  303.7 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Carlislecar car 303.7 mi
    5h 16m
    £75–109

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 37m
    £81–297

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 21m
    £121–186

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4h 52m
    £109–266

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 26m
    £98–362

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 52m
    £111–317

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 10m
    £102–297

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 58m
    £101–236

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 45m
    £93–210

Basingstoke to Carlisle by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Halston Hotel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 20m.

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