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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Bristol is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Bristol is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Bristol?

The distance between Carlisle and Bristol is 283 miles. The road distance is 277.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Carlisle to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Bristol?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Carlisle to Bristol bus arrive?

Carlisle to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Bristol is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Carlisle to Bristol.

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

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

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Carlisle to Bristol - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 52m
£114–181
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4h 35m
£51–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
8h 25m
£56–140
Drive 275.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Bristolcar 275.6 mi
4h 32m
£68–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
6h 54m
£106–186
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4h 27m
£77–182
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4h 17m
£64–184
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 Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 58m
£129–304
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 31m
£128–420

Carlisle to Bristol by train

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Distance: 281.6 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 25m.

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