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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Bournemouth is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bournemouth via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Bournemouth?

The distance between Carlisle and Bournemouth is 377 miles. The road distance is 336.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Carlisle to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bournemouth train from?

Carlisle to Bournemouth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bournemouth is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Carlisle to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Carlisle to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Carlisle to Bournemouth train arrive?

Carlisle to Bournemouth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Bournemouth is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Carlisle to Bournemouth.

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

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Carlisle to Bournemouth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 39m
£145–227
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
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1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
5h 59m
£65–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus 838
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 26m
£68–113
Drive 334.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Bournemouthcar 334.1 mi
5h 58m
£83–119
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 Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 25m
£116–256
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 16m
£144–228
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 41m
£126–268
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 Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
7h 21m
£125–411
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 Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 49m
£93–206
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 Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 40m
£111–258

Carlisle to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 375.3 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bournemouth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via London Victoria in around 10h 26m.

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