There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham Internationaltrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 25m£68–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 4m£40–97Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 37m£53–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carlisle to Birmingham-BHX201.2 mi
3h 28mDrive 201.2 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX)car 201.2 mi
3h 28m£49–70Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 49m£72–155Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 38m£62–164
Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £65 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Birmingham International via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Carlisle and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 202 miles. The road distance is 202.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including transfers.
Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Birmingham Airport (BHX), England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Birmingham International every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £25–80
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Carlisle to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carlisle to Birmingham-BHX
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Carlisle to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
There are 3342+ hotels available in Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carlisle and Birmingham Airport (BHX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.