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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Lincoln is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Lincoln is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Leeds City Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Lincoln Central via Newcastle and Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Lincoln?

The distance between Carlisle and Lincoln is 226 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Carlisle to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Lincoln bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Lincoln train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Lincoln is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Carlisle to Lincoln bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Lincoln train arrive?

Carlisle to Lincoln train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Lincoln is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Carlisle to Lincoln.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Lincoln by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Newark North Gatetrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 17m
£75–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
7h 30m
£26–42
Drive 180.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Lincolncar 180.6 mi
3h 9m
£45–65
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lincoln Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Lincoln Central
5h 32m
£86–133
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
6h 1m
£65–122

Carlisle to Lincoln by train

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Distance: 224.2 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Lincoln Central via Newcastle and Newark North Gate in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Rail Station Car Park via Leeds City Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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