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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Bath is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Bath is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs £70 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Bath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at James Street West via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Bath. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Bath?

The distance between Carlisle and Bath is 295 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bath without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Carlisle to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Bath?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bath is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Carlisle to Bath bus arrive?

Carlisle to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Bath train arrive?

Carlisle to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Bath is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Carlisle to Bath.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Bath?

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Where can I stay near Bath?

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Carlisle to Bath - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 13m
£119–193
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4h 48m
£55–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
9h 3m
£58–141
Drive 281.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Bathcar 281.3 mi
4h 52m
£68–99
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
7h 8m
£120–218
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4h 43m
£86–193
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4h 31m
£71–193
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
6h 35m
£134–307
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
6h 13m
£123–402
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
6h 24m
£147–299
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 22m
£124–247

Carlisle to Bath by train

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to James Street West via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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