How to travel from Carlisle to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Southampton is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Carlisle to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Glasgow Central, Fly

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Southampton Central.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance536km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).

The distance between Carlisle and Southampton is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Carlisle and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £255 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Southampton. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Southampton. 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 4h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Carlisle and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Southampton. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Southampton. 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 7h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Southampton. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m 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 Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. 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 Southampton. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

How do I get from Carlisle to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Southampton

Transport options from Carlisle to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly + 3 similar
3hrs
£255($300)
hourly767km (476 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
£260($305)
every 3 hours748km (465 miles)
Train to Newcastle, Fly3h 10m
£210($245)
twice a week571km (355 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, Fly3h 25m
£225($265)
every 2 hours493km (306 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
£160($190)
hourly609km (378 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street5h 40m
£150($175)
every 3 hours542km (337 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
£18($21)
once daily606km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£95($110)
on demand536km (333 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton