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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Cresswell is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Cresswell is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Cresswell?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Cresswell. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Waterloo Road Club via Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Cresswell?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Cresswell. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Ashington via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Cresswell?

The distance between Carlisle and Cresswell is 86 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cresswell without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Carlisle to Cresswell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Cresswell bus from?

Carlisle to Cresswell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Shoulder of Mutton station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Cresswell train from?

Carlisle to Cresswell train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Cresswell?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cresswell is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 685 bus and line 309 bus, which costs and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Carlisle to Cresswell bus arrive?

Carlisle to Cresswell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Cresswell train arrive?

Carlisle to Cresswell train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Cresswell?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Cresswell is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Carlisle to Cresswell.

Where can I stay near Cresswell?

There are 1581+ hotels available in Cresswell.

Carlisle to Cresswell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 685 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Cresswell by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain Newcastle - Ashington / ...
2h 37m
£43–76
Drive 69.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cresswellcar 69.6 mi
1h 35m
£17–25
Bus, line 685 bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus 685
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus 685
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Waterloo Road Clubbus 309
5h 3m
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain Northumberland
2h 38m

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Cresswell, Northumberland, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Cresswell via Newcastle and Ashington in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cresswell via Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Waterloo Road Club in around 5h 3m.

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