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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Luton is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Luton is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Luton. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Luton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Luton?

The distance between Carlisle and Luton is 330 miles. The road distance is 274 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Luton without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Carlisle to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Luton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Luton train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Luton?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Luton is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Carlisle to Luton bus arrive?

Carlisle to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Carlisle to Luton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Luton is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Carlisle to Luton.

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

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Where can I stay near Luton?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Luton 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 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h 15m
£74–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
6h 7m
£51–123
Drive 272.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Lutoncar 272.4 mi
4h 36m
£68–98
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3h 56m
£69–165
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Carlisle - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
4h 43m
£90–146
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
6h 54m
£120–209
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3h 52m
£57–174
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 Farringdon to Lutontrain
5h 43m
£103–358
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 Farringdon to Lutontrain
5h 34m
£134–341
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 Farringdon to Lutontrain
5h 41m
£125–330
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 St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
5h 40m
£100–222

Carlisle to Luton by train and foot

199Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Luton.

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Distance: 327.8 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Luton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 5h.

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