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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Lancashire is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Lancashire is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Lancashire?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wheatley Farm via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Lancashire?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Langho via Ribblehead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Lancashire?

The distance between Carlisle and Lancashire is 96 miles. The road distance is 88.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Lancashire without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Carlisle to Lancashire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Lancashire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Lancashire train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Lancashire?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Lancashire is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Carlisle to Lancashire bus arrive?

Carlisle to Lancashire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Lancashire train arrive?

Carlisle to Lancashire train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ribblehead station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Lancashire?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Lancashire is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Carlisle to Lancashire.

Where can I stay near Lancashire?

There are 924+ hotels available in Lancashire.

Carlisle to Lancashire - 4 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, car, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Ribbleheadtrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Ribblehead to Langhotrain Ribblehead - Rochdale
3h 19m
£38–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
3h 25m
£20–43
Train, line 44 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Arrival Standbus 44
3h 24m
Drive 87.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Lancashirecar 87.9 mi
1h 46m
£22–31

Carlisle to Lancashire by train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.2 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Langho via Ribblehead in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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