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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Halifax is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Halifax is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Halifax?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Godley Bridge via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Halifax?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Halifax via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Halifax?

The distance between Carlisle and Halifax is 134 miles. The road distance is 107.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £29 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Carlisle to Halifax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Halifax bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Halifax train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Halifax?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Halifax is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 508 bus, which costs and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Carlisle to Halifax bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Halifax train arrive?

Carlisle to Halifax train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Halifax?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Halifax is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Carlisle to Halifax.

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

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Where can I stay near Halifax?

There are 2499+ hotels available in Halifax.

Carlisle to Halifax - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 508 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2h 59m
£29–75
Drive 106.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Halifaxcar 106.9 mi
2h 16m
£27–39
Bus, line 508 bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Godley Bridgebus 508
4h 4m
Bus, line 508 bus via Leeds Cultural Stop C
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Godley Bridgebus 508
4h 4m

Carlisle to Halifax by train

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Distance: 133.3 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Halifax via Preston in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Godley Bridge via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 4m.

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