What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Aintree?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Aintree is to bus and line 300 bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Aintree?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Aintree is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aintree Retail Park via Bus Station and Southport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Aintree?

The distance between Carlisle and Aintree is 112 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Aintree without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £23 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Aintree?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Carlisle to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Aintree bus from?

Carlisle to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Aintree train from?

Carlisle to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Aintree?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Aintree is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £23 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Carlisle to Aintree bus arrive?

Carlisle to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Aintree train arrive?

Carlisle to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Aintree is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Carlisle to Aintree.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Aintree?

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Carlisle to Aintree - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 300 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Aintree by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Ormskirktrain Preston - Ormskirk
2h 57m
£23–65
Bus, line 300 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus X2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Aintree Retail Parkbus 300
5h 1m
£19–30
Drive 112.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Aintreecar 112.4 mi
2h 12m
£28–40

Carlisle to Aintree by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.1 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aintree Retail Park via Bus Station and Southport Interchange in around 5h 1m.

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