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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Bridgend is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Bridgend is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bridgend via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Bridgend?

The distance between Carlisle and Bridgend is 300 miles. The road distance is 288.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Carlisle to Bridgend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bridgend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bridgend train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bridgend is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Carlisle to Bridgend bus arrive?

Carlisle to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Bridgend train arrive?

Carlisle to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Bridgend is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Carlisle to Bridgend.

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

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Carlisle to Bridgend - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlisle to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 54m
£87–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
9h 33m
£60–148
Drive 287 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Bridgendcar 287 mi
5h 48m
£70–101
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 Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 26m
£75–185
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 31m
£118–203
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 Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 16m
£104–239
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 Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 9m
£88–244
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 Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain
8h 15m
£181–392

Carlisle to Bridgend by train

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Distance: 298.3 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Bridgend, Wales?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bridgend via Crewe in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 33m.

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