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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Cleethorpes is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Cleethorpes is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Cleethorpes?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Elm Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Hull Interchange, Railway Station and Riverhead Exchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Cleethorpes?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Cleethorpes via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Cleethorpes?

The distance between Carlisle and Cleethorpes is 225 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cleethorpes without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Carlisle to Cleethorpes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Cleethorpes bus from?

Carlisle to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Cleethorpes train from?

Carlisle to Cleethorpes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Cleethorpes?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cleethorpes is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Carlisle to Cleethorpes bus arrive?

Carlisle to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Cleethorpes train arrive?

Carlisle to Cleethorpes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Cleethorpes?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Cleethorpes is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Carlisle to Cleethorpes.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Doncastertrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 44m
£75–111
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 Hull Interchangebus 131 / ...
7h 50m
£30–60
Drive 177 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cleethorpescar 177 mi
3h 24m
£44–63
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
5h
£68–149
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
5h 25m
£70–123

Carlisle to Cleethorpes by train

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Distance: 223.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Cleethorpes via Doncaster in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Elm Road via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Hull Interchange, Railway Station, and Riverhead Exchange in around 7h 50m.

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