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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 15m
    £65–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    5h 10m
    £30–55

  3. Drive  193 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Birminghamcar car 193 mi
    3h 15m
    £48–69

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4h 18m
    £68–170

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kidsgrovetrain train
    3. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 20m
    £60–121

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4h
    £51–156

Carlisle to Birmingham by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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