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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Liverpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 4m
    £45–80

  2. Train, bus, line 310 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 2A
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 310
    4h 7m
    £22–61

  3. Drive 117.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Liverpoolcar car 117.3 mi
    2h 23m
    £29–42

  4. Train via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 25m
    £45–79

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 37m
    £30–80

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    4h 59m
    £28–68

Carlisle to Liverpool by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Liverpool Lime Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 59m.

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