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How to get fromAxminster to Carlisleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Axminster to Carlisle by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    8h 39m
    £140–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    13h 7m
    £64–164

  3. Drive 334.2 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Carlislecar car 334.2 mi
    5h 37m
    £83–119

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 55m
    £121–266

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    11h 43m
    £145–272

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 51m
    £92–221

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 3m
    £134–319

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 26m
    £133–297

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 44m
    £103–277

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 7m
    £118–272

Axminster to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 7m.

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