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How to get fromBurton upon Trent to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Burton upon Trent to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tamworth to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 2m
    £48–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk014 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    7h 20m
    £25–42

  3. Drive 181.9 mi

    1. Drive from Burton upon Trent to Carlislecar car 181.9 mi
    3h 8m
    £44–64

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4h 47m
    £78–205

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus bus 828 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 15m

  6. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    5h 19m
    £86–144

Burton upon Trent to Carlisle by train

Calendar138Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Burton upon Trent, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Carlisle via Tamworth and Crewe in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Halston Hotel via Corporation Street, Derby Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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