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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

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    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 57m
    £23–64

  2. 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
    5h

  3. Drive  94.2 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Carlislecar car 94.2 mi
    1h 51m
    £24–34

  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 Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 21m
    £23–64

  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 48m
    £33–63

Burnley to Carlisle by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Bus Station via Arrival Stand and Bus Station in around 5h.

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