What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Burton upon Trent?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Railway Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Corporation Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Burton upon Trent?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Burton-on-Trent via Crewe and Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent?

The distance between Carlisle and Burton upon Trent is 202 miles. The road distance is 182 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Burton upon Trent bus from?

Carlisle to Burton upon Trent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Burton upon Trent train from?

Carlisle to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Carlisle to Burton upon Trent bus arrive?

Carlisle to Burton upon Trent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Burton upon Trent train arrive?

Carlisle to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Burton upon Trent is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Burton upon Trent?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Tamworthtrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
3h 47m
£48–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
6h 29m
£25–42
Drive 181 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Burton upon Trentcar 181 mi
3h 9m
£44–64
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain
4h 57m
£91–191
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burton-on-Trenttrain Newcastle - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 8m
£90–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
5h 49m
£83–137
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain
4h 46m
£79–201

Carlisle to Burton upon Trent by train

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Distance: 200.7 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Burton upon Trent, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Burton-on-Trent via Crewe and Tamworth High Level in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Railway Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Derby Bus Station, and Corporation Street in around 6h 29m.

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