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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Heywood is to bus and line 163 bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Heywood is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Heywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Heywood Library via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Heywood?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Rochdale via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Heywood?

The distance between Carlisle and Heywood is 120 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Heywood without a car is to train and line 471 bus which takes 2h 32m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Carlisle to Heywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Heywood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Heywood train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Heywood?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Heywood is to bus and line 163 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Carlisle to Heywood bus arrive?

Carlisle to Heywood bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Heywood train arrive?

Carlisle to Heywood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Heywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Heywood is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Carlisle to Heywood.

Where can I stay near Heywood?

There are 3759+ hotels available in Heywood.

Carlisle to Heywood - 4 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 471 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Market Streetbus 471
2h 32m
£42–69
Bus, line 163 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Heywood Librarybus 163
4h 16m
£24–55
Drive 107.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Heywoodcar 107.8 mi
2h 10m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
3h 9m
£50–86

Carlisle to Heywood by train and bus

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Heywood, Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Heywood Library via Manchester Central Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Heywood Library via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, Rochdale, and Rochdale station in around 3h 9m.

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