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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Carlisle is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 54m.

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 56m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

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 Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

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 56m and costs £85 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 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 56m and costs £85 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Guildford to Carlisle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Guildford to Carlisle train arrive?

Guildford to Carlisle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 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 London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 56m
£86–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 54m
£38–72
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
£57–278
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
6h 34m
£48–213
Bus via Northampton
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 Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus
10h 30m
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
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 33m
£59–186
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
£86–280
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
£115–296
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 5m
£79–255
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
£106–263

Guildford to Carlisle by train and subway

187Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.1 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Carlisle via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 54m.

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