Carlisle to Basingstoke by train

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Overview: trains from Carlisle to Basingstoke

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlisle to Basingstoke, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:49 View journey
Last train 23:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 422
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey €484.77 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 8m
Train operators 11

Discover Carlisle to Basingstoke by train

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Train cost between Carlisle to Basingstoke

Getting from Carlisle to Basingstoke by rail typically costs €484.77, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train schedule for travel between Carlisle and Basingstoke

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 34 trains make this journey of 422 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Carlisle is at 06:50 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:44.

During the weekend, 06:49 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:09 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 19 minutes.

Average train travel time from Carlisle to Basingstoke

The quickest time by train is 4 hours and 56 minutes, travelling a total distance of 422 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Carlisle and Basingstoke?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Carlisle and Basingstoke 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Carlisle to Basingstoke

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Carlisle and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Basingstoke city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Carlisle to Basingstoke

Want to know more about your journey from Carlisle to Basingstoke? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Carlisle and Basingstoke spans 422 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.