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 £28 - £75 and takes 8h 16m.

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 46m and costs £100 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Malls via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Frimley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

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 Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

The distance between Carlisle and Basingstoke is 307 miles. The road distance is 305.8 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 6h and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 National Express, depart from Bus 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 6h and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Carlisle to Basingstoke bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Basingstoke train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Basingstoke is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Carlisle to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Basingstoke 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 Carlisle to Birmingham Internationaltrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h
£54–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 594
8h 16m
£28–72
Drive 304.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Basingstokecar 304.1 mi
5h 17m
£73–105
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 53m
£88–247
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 28m
£56–292
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 Woking to Basingstoketrain
5h 47m
£64–284
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
4h 46m
£108–316
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 Woking to Basingstoketrain
5h 39m
£89–343
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 46m
£78–299
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Basingstoketrain
5h 41m
£89–324
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 35m
£60–269

Carlisle to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 305.6 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Basingstoke via Birmingham International in around 6h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 6h.

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