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

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There are 10 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 6m
    £169–288

  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
    £79–193

  3. Drive  372.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Carlislecar car 372.4 mi
    6h 10m
    £92–133

  4. 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
    7h 55m
    £130–280

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
    12h 38m
    £175–328

  6. 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 32m
    £101–235

  7. 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 30m
    £152–391

  8. 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 25m
    £112–291

  9. 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 27m
    £142–311

  10. 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
    8h 47m
    £127–286

Bideford to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Carlisle via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 6m. 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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