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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Leek is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Leek is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Leek?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Leek station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Leek?

The distance between Carlisle and Leek is 170 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Leek without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Carlisle to Leek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Leek bus from?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Leek bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Leek?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Leek is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Carlisle to Leek.

Where can I stay near Leek?

There are 1574+ hotels available in Leek.

Carlisle to Leek - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 16
3h 57m
£34–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
6h 11m
£26–43
Drive 149.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Leekcar 149.8 mi
2h 39m
£37–54
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 109
4h 18m
£44–73

Carlisle to Leek by train and bus

121Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and bus station in around 6h 11m.

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