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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Carlisle is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Carlisle is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Carlisle via London Heathrow Airport and Northampton Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Carlisle via Vauxhall station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Guildford to Carlisle?

The distance between Guildford and Carlisle is 331 miles. The road distance is 313.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Guildford to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Carlisle bus from?

Guildford to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Carlisle train from?

Guildford to Carlisle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Guildford to Carlisle is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Guildford to Carlisle bus arrive?

Guildford to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Carlisle train arrive?

Guildford to Carlisle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Carlisle is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Guildford to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Guildford to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain Guildford - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 53m
£71–249
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
7h 30m
£54–388
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Carlislebus
10h 13m
Drive 312 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Carlislecar 312 mi
5h 31m
£76–109
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 29m
£56–281
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 12m
£75–320
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 45m
£86–270
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 37m
£60–172
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 6m
£115–286
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
6h 7m
£69–295
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 45m
£105–266

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 329.4 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Carlisle via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Carlisle via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Northampton Town Centre in around 10h 13m.

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