Carlisle to London Trains From £39.50*

Getting from Carlisle to London with Avanti West Coast takes almost five hours. Making it one of the longest UK rail journeys.

On your journey, you will pass through Cumbria, Lancashire, and Cheshire, then head towards the Midlands and Staffordshire before dashing towards London.

Avanti West Coast primarily operates services on the West Coast Mainline, providing reliable connections between major cities in England, Scotland, and Wales, including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Liverpool.

Departing from Carlisle

Carlisle Station is on Court Square, right in the city centre, close to Carlisle Citadel and just off Botchergate. It’s easy to get to because of its central location, but if you need public transport, local buses and taxis can drop you off outside the station’s main entrance.

Northern, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, and Avanti West Coast operate from this station, running services to destinations like London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Leeds.

Main stops

There are fourteen stops from Carlisle to London:

• Oxenholme Lake District
• Preston
• Wigan North Western
• Warrington Bank Quay
• Crewe
• Stafford
• Wolverhampton
• Sandwell & Dudley
• Birmingham New Street
• Birmingham International
• Coventry
• Rugby
• Milton Keynes Central
• Watford Junction

These stops may change due to various factors, like scheduling changes, poor weather, or planned engineering works. So, it’s best to double-check before you leave to avoid disappointment.

Arriving at London Euston

London Euston Station is in the Borough of Camden and acts as the southern terminus of the West Coast Mainline. It’s actually the UK’s busiest intercity passenger station, as it is the entry point to get from the capital to the West of England, Wales, and Scotland via the West Coast Mainline, keeping diverse destinations like Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham linked with the UK capital.

Euston Station benefits from comprehensive transport links. The underground station provides access to the Northern and Victoria lines, with further connections to the Circle, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith & City lines available at Euston Square Underground Station. Euston Bus Station, located alongside the railway station, offers bus services throughout London. To boot, there is a taxi rank where Eversholt Street and Euston Road intersect.

If you’d like to stretch your legs after that long journey down from Carlisle, there’s plenty to do. The Wellcome Collection – a museum dedicated to the history of medicine, can also be found along Euston Road, not far from the railway station. If mystery and magic are up your alley, then the Magic Circle Theatre, home to the world’s premier magical society, is only a three-minute walk from London Euston Station.

Avanti West Coast train classes

• Standard Class: Avanti West Coast’s Standard Class offers walk-through carriages, air-conditioning, and charging plugs for your devices.
• First Class: A Carlisle to London First Class ticket with Avanti West Coast gives you access to more legroom, reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, complimentary food and drink, and First Class lounge access.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. You must book a space for your bike before you travel.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can benefit from discounted tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Assist with boarding and alighting trains, book wheelchair space and seating, offer comprehensive rail information, and help with animals or pets.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.