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

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There are 12 ways to get from Bideford to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    9h 28m
    £175–288

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    13h
    £73–184

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    10h 43m
    £103–209

  4. Drive 372.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Carlislecar car 372.4 mi
    6h 10m
    £91–131

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple 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
    8h 9m
    £131–293

  6. Train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Carlisletrain train
    10h 17m
    £177–291

  7. Bus, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    12h 3m
    £123–239

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

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple 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
    8h 48m
    £103–238

  9. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    8h 44m
    £144–339

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

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple 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
    8h 32m
    £117–299

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

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple 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
    8h 41m
    £144–279

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

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple 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
    9h 2m
    £129–294

Bideford to Carlisle by bus, foot, and train

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Carlisle via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h.

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