There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
2h 54m£59–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 31m£42–104Train
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 16m£65–120Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Carlisle203.3 mi
3h 21mDrive 203.3 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlislecar 203.3 mi
3h 21m£49–71Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3h 25m£68–155Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m£77–147
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle is to fly and train which takes 2h 54m and costs £55 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Carlisle via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Carlisle is 372 miles. The road distance is 204.5 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Carlisle, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to Carlisle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–80
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–80
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Birmingham International to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Carlisle.
There are 664+ hotels available in Carlisle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Carlisle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.