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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Basildon is to bus which costs £21 - £80 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Basildon is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £95 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Basildon?

The distance between Carlisle and Basildon is 327 miles. The road distance is 315 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Carlisle to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Basildon bus from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Basildon?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £80 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Carlisle to Basildon bus arrive?

Carlisle to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Basildon is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Carlisle to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1840+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 54m
£51–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31
8h 2m
£22–80
Drive 313.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Basildoncar 313.2 mi
5h 12m
£77–111
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4h 52m
£98–356
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
9h 54m
£54–94
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
5h 47m
£82–307
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 54m
£103–327
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
5h 39m
£105–386
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 45m
£90–293
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
5h 42m
£67–286
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 49m
£65–257

Carlisle to Basildon by train, bus, and foot

197Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.2 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £40–170 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Finchley Road / O2 Centre 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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