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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £120 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at The Malls via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Basingstoke via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

The distance between Carlisle and Basingstoke is 307 miles. The road distance is 306.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Basingstoke bus from?

Carlisle to Basingstoke bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Basingstoke train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h.

Where does the Carlisle to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Carlisle to Basingstoke bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Carlisle to Basingstoke train arrive?

Carlisle to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Basingstoke is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Carlisle to Basingstoke.

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

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Carlisle to Basingstoke - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 44m
£130–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to London Victoriabus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Mallsbus 035
10h
£38–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 20m
£99–176
Drive 304.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Basingstokecar 304.4 mi
5h 16m
£76–110
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
4h 55m
£116–272
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 16m
£143–224
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
4h 38m
£123–245
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoketrain
5h 6m
£137–296
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 Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 45m
£107–396
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 36m
£138–390
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 43m
£129–369
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
6h 38m
£90–204

Carlisle to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 305.6 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Basingstoke via Wolverhampton in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to The Malls via London Victoria in around 10h.

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