How to travel from Windsor to Carlisle, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Carlisle is around 487km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Windsor 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.

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Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Carlisle.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance487km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Carlisle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($305).

The distance between Windsor and Carlisle is around 487km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Windsor and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Carlisle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £260 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Carlisle. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vauxhall and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Windsor and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Windsor and Carlisle. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Slough Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Windsor and Carlisle. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Carlisle. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Windsor and Carlisle. The distance is around 487km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).

How do I get from Windsor to Carlisle

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Carlisle

Transport options from Windsor to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train + 4 similar
3h 40m
£260($305)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
£210($250)
every 2 hours729km (453 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train3h 45m
£280($330)
once daily540km (336 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£230($270)
every 2 hours767km (477 miles)
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, plane4h 35m
£165($195)
every 2 hours745km (463 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£135($155)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Train via Oxford5h 20m
£115($140)
every 3 hours515km (320 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
£12($14)
once daily510km (317 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£84($100)
on demand487km (303 miles)

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Airports near Carlisle

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

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Carlisle