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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Bodmin is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Bodmin is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dennison Road Car Park via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Bodmin?

The distance between Carlisle and Bodmin is 443 miles. The road distance is 407 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bodmin without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Carlisle to Bodmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bodmin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bodmin train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Bodmin?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bodmin is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Carlisle to Bodmin bus arrive?

Carlisle to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Carlisle to Bodmin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Bodmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Bodmin is 407 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Carlisle to Bodmin.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bodmin?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Bodmin by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 45m
£169–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Dennison Road Car Parkbus G5
13h 35m
£61–106
Drive 404.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Bodmincar 404.7 mi
6h 52m
£101–146
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
6h 31m
£100–249
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
9h
£175–276
Train via Cardiff
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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
11h 53m
£174–306
Train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
8h 37m
£95–277
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
7h 55m
£96–289
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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 43m
£149–329
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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 54m
£149–297
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 Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h 41m
£117–252

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Bodmin.

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Distance: 440.6 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Robartes Road via Birmingham New Street, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Park via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 13h 35m.

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