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Outbound fromHeathrow Airport to Carlisle by train
It takes an average of 9h 19m to travel from Heathrow Airport to Carlisle by train, over a distance of around 258 miles (415 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Heathrow Airport to Carlisle and tickets for this journey start from £47.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:07 | |
| Departure station | Heathrow Airport | |
| Arrival station | Carlisle | |
| Journey time | From 6h 25m | |
| Distance | 258 miles (415 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £47.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Heathrow Express |
Take the train from Heathrow Airport to Carlisle in 6 hours 25 minutes
If you want to travel from Heathrow Airport to Carlisle by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Heathrow Airport to Carlisle by train to take around 9 hours 19 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 6 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 258 miles (415 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Carlisle. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Heathrow Airport to Carlisle start from £47.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Heathrow Airport to Carlisle
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Heathrow Airport to Carlisle is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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