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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Leicester is to train and bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Leicester?

The distance between Carlisle and Leicester is 221 miles. The road distance is 209 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Leicester without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Carlisle to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Leicester train from?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Leicester train arrive?

Carlisle to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Leicester is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Carlisle to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Leicester.

Carlisle to Leicester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlisle to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Carlisle to Nuneatontrain Southbound
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 158
4h 10m
£35–65
Drive 207.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Leicestercar 207.7 mi
3h 40m
£52–74
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 Leicestertrain
5h 38m
£85–196
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
4h 15m
£42–136
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chesterfieldtrain Carlisle - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
5h 12m
£77–131
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 20m
£68–182
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 47m
£96–233
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
6h 11m
£122–373

Carlisle to Leicester by train and bus

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.8 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 4h 15m.

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