How much is the train ticket from Carlisle to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to London start from $53. The average price for this train route is around $122. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Carlisle to London?

The average train ride duration from Carlisle to London is 3h 57m, covering a distance of 259 miles (418 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 22m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators service the Carlisle to London route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , London North Eastern Railway , Caledonian Sleeper .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Carlisle to London?

The earliest train departs from Carlisle to London at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 8:07pm.

What is the best train operator from Carlisle to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Carlisle to London?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Carlisle to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Carlisle to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Carlisle to London from $51

Next train departures

Next departures for Carlisle to London on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:11pm	Carlisle	3h 52m	9:03pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	4:48pm	Carlisle	3h 24m	8:12pm	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	3:47pm	Carlisle	3h 27m	7:14pm	Euston Station	No tags
Train	3:47pm	Carlisle	3h 27m	7:14pm	Euston Station	No tags
Train	4:07pm	Carlisle	3h 56m	8:03pm	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to London on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:11pm	Carlisle	3h 52m	9:03pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	8:49am	Carlisle	3h 24m	12:13pm	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to London on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:11pm	Carlisle	3h 52m	9:03pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	8:49am	Carlisle	3h 24m	12:13pm	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to London on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:11pm	Carlisle	3h 52m	9:03pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	8:49am	Carlisle	3h 24m	12:13pm	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to London on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:11pm	Carlisle	3h 52m	9:03pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	8:49am	Carlisle	3h 24m	12:13pm	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to London on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:04pm	Carlisle	3h 59m	8:03pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	8:49am	Carlisle	3h 23m	12:12pm	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h 2m	11:05am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h 2m	11:05am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38am	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to London on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:48pm	Carlisle	3h 34m	8:22pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	10:50am	Carlisle	3h 32m	2:22pm	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	11:02am	Carlisle	4h 2m	3:04pm	Euston Station	No tags
Train	11:02am	Carlisle	4h 2m	3:04pm	Euston Station	No tags
Train	11:02am	Carlisle	4h 52m	3:54pm	Euston Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to London on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:11pm	Carlisle	3h 52m	9:03pm	Euston Station	Cheapest
Train	8:49am	Carlisle	3h 24m	12:13pm	Euston Station	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h	11:03am	Euston Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Carlisle	4h 35m	11:38am	Euston Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:58 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

261 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $113	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $438	Average Duration3h 57m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$48 - $54	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi5

Caledonian Sleeper

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlisle to London by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Carlisle to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to London start from $53. The average price for this train route is around $122. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlisle to London?
The average train ride duration from Carlisle to London is 3h 57m, covering a distance of 259 miles (418 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 22m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the Carlisle to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Carlisle to London?
The earliest train departs from Carlisle to London at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 8:07pm.
What is the best train operator from Carlisle to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Carlisle to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Carlisle to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Carlisle to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/29

$118

11/30

$157

Today

$81

12/02

$66

12/03

$63

12/04

$66

12/05

$84

12/06

$84

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to London was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $63

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carlisle to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $63 to $414 for a train ticket from Carlisle to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-12-03.