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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Basildon is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Basildon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Basildon?

The distance between Carlisle and Basildon is 326 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 44m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Carlisle to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Basildon train from?

Carlisle to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Basildon?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Carlisle to Basildon train arrive?

Carlisle to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Basildon?

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

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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 44m
£94–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31
9h 46m
£39–134
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 58m
£130–348
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
7h 53m
£119–165
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 47m
£113–374
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 53m
£93–322
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
£88–223
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 57m
£122–334
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 London Bridgetrain
5h 56m
£98–238
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 48m
£75–259

Carlisle to Basildon by train and bus

1Weekly Services

7h 53mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Basildon.

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Distance: 323.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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