How to travel from Carlisle to Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Carlisle and Portsmouth is around 522km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Carlisle to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portsmouth → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly
Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£265($310)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
- Duration5hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£19($22)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Portsmouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($310).
The distance between Carlisle and Portsmouth is around 522km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Carlisle and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Portsmouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £265 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Carlisle and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlisle and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Portsmouth. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlisle and Portsmouth. The distance is around 555km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Portsmouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly + 5 similar | 3h 35m | £265($310) | hourly | 796km (495 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £265($315) | every 3 hours | 777km (483 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, Fly | 3h 45m | £215($255) | twice a week | 601km (373 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 3h 55m | £235($275) | every 2 hours | 522km (324 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 4h 30m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 838km (520 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 55m | £295($350) | twice a week | 622km (387 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | £155($185) | hourly | 600km (373 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham New Street | 6h 20m | £160($190) | every 3 hours | 582km (362 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | £19($22) | once daily | 643km (400 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | £95($115) | on demand | 555km (345 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carlisle and Portsmouth
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Airports near Portsmouth
The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth