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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Gloucester is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Gloucester is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Gloucester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Gloucester?

The distance between Carlisle and Gloucester is 245 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Carlisle to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Gloucester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Gloucester train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Gloucester is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Carlisle to Gloucester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Gloucester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Gloucester is 243 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Carlisle to Gloucester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gloucester?

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Carlisle to Gloucester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Gloucester by train, bus, car, or 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 Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 34m
£97–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
7h 45m
£48–115
Drive 241.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Gloucestercar 241.6 mi
3h 59m
£59–85
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 Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
5h 48m
£69–165
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 Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
5h 38m
£98–219
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 Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
5h 27m
£82–224
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, 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 Gloucestertrain
5h 46m
£102–208

Carlisle to Gloucester by train

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Distance: 243.9 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Gloucester via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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