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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Carlisleby bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Carlisle by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Line 304 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    7h 5m
    £83–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    10h 57m
    £63–151

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Carlislerideshare rideshare 286 mi
    5h 47m

  4. Drive 286 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Carlislecar car 286 mi
    5h 47m
    £70–101

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 32m
    £71–175

  6. Line 304 bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    8h 2m
    £128–208

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 17m
    £84–236

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 48m
    £97–231

  9. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 20m
    £160–360

  10. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 24m
    £176–387

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 57m.

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