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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 54m
    £26–71

  2. Drive 94.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Carlislecar car 94.2 mi
    1h 51m
    £23–34

  3. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    4h 56m

  4. Train via Burnley Central

    1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 18m
    £26–72

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ormerod Road to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    2. Take the train from Keighley to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    4h 49m

Burnley to Carlisle by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Carlisle via Preston in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Bus Station via Arrival Stand and Bus Station in around 4h 56m.

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