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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Croydon is to bus via East Croydon which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Croydon is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Croydon?

The distance between Carlisle and Croydon is 313 miles. The road distance is 316.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Carlisle to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Croydon train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Croydon?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Croydon is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Carlisle to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Croydon is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Carlisle to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 19617+ hotels available in Croydon.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Croydon 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 London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 10m
£72–271
Bus via East Croydon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to London Victoriabus Ukn31
7h 57m
£32–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 595 / ...
7h 34m
£41–56
Drive 314.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Croydoncar 314.2 mi
5h 38m
£77–111
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
4h 27m
£64–239
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 31m
£69–313
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
5h 2m
£108–357
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 21m
£102–367
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 25m
£87–277
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 East Croydontrain
5h 12m
£79–271
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
5h 1m
£108–348

Carlisle to Croydon by train and foot

198Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £110–260 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals twice daily. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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