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How to get fromBradford to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bradford to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 38m
    £37–92

  2. Drive 103.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Bradford to Carlislecar car 103.2 mi
    2h 5m
    £26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Little Germany W to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus X6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    4h 26m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    3h 43m
    £42–78

  5. Bus via Leeds City Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Little Germany W to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus X6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    4h 30m

Bradford to Carlisle by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Carlisle via Preston in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Germany W to Halston Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 26m.

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