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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Carlisle is to train and bus which costs £60 - £90 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £90 - £300.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Carlisle via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Kent to Carlisle?

The distance between Kent and Carlisle is 351 miles. The road distance is 346.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £90 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kent to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Carlisle train from?

Kent to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Where does the Kent to Carlisle train arrive?

Kent to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Kent to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Carlisle is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Kent to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 613+ hotels available in Carlisle.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 20m
£93–300
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 18m
£61–87
Drive 344.2 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Carlislecar 344.2 mi
5h 47m
£84–122
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 20m
£98–379
Train, bus via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
9h 22m
£63–102
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 36m
£125–382
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 3m
£129–399
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 49m
£87–286
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 28m
£126–438
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 33m
£89–285
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
6h 54m
£116–346

Kent to Carlisle by train and subway

174Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.5 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Carlisle via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 20m.

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