How to travel from Chelmsford to Carlisle, United Kingdom
The distance between Chelmsford and Carlisle is around 487km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Carlisle 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 Carlisle → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Stratford (London), plane
Take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Carlisle.
- Duration3h 60m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Carlisle.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£36($43)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Carlisle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Carlisle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Chelmsford and Carlisle is around 487km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Chelmsford and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Carlisle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Carlisle. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.
Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast and LNER run train services between Chelmsford and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Chelmsford and Carlisle. The distance is around 487km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Carlisle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Stratford (London), plane + 5 similar | 3h 25m | £250($295) | hourly | 791km (492 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £225($270) | every 2 hours | 760km (472 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4hrs | £310($370) | once daily | 593km (368 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 5m | £165($195) | hourly | 821km (510 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 10m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 786km (488 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 10m | £175($210) | every 2 hours | 763km (474 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £135($160) | hourly | 530km (329 miles) |
| Train via London Liverpool Street | 5h 40m | £67($79) | twice daily | 579km (360 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 55m | £36($43) | once daily | 574km (357 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | £84($100) | on demand | 487km (302 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chelmsford and Carlisle
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Carlisle
The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Carlisle