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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Carlisle is to train and bus which costs £26 - £110 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Carlisle is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Carlisle via London Bridge station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Carlisle?

The distance between Maidstone and Carlisle is 340 miles. The road distance is 338 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Maidstone to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Carlisle train from?

Maidstone to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Where does the Maidstone to Carlisle train arrive?

Maidstone to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Carlisle is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Maidstone to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 613+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Maidstone to Carlisle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Maidstone to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 50m
£78–268
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h
£27–104
Drive 336.1 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Carlislecar 336.1 mi
5h 39m
£81–117
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 9m
£77–352
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood 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 40m
£100–342
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 25m
£107–355
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood 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 14m
£112–322
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge 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 14m
£76–230
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
6h 45m
£96–330
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood 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 48m
£72–208

Maidstone to Carlisle by train and subway

132Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 337.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Carlisle via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 50m.

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