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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Bideford is to bus which costs £70 - £190 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Bideford is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Bideford?

The distance between Carlisle and Bideford is 410 miles. The road distance is 375.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £170 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Carlisle to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bideford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bideford train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Bideford?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bideford is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Carlisle to Bideford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Bideford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Bideford is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Carlisle to Bideford.

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

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Carlisle to Bideford - 9 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
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 52m
£178–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
12h 45m
£73–181
Drive 372.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Bidefordcar 372.9 mi
6h 10m
£91–132
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 37m
£143–272
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
12h
£178–333
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 53m
£129–289
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 27m
£101–234
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 16m
£130–288
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 9m
£114–293

Carlisle to Bideford by train and bus

90Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

£178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.6 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bideford Quay via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 45m.

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