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How to get fromCarlisle to Louthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 251 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
    4. Take the bus from St James Church Stop 2 to Market Placebus bus 251
    6h 48m
    £62–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    4. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 50
    9h 34m
    £29–47

  3. Drive  185 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Louthcar car 185 mi
    3h 44m
    £46–66

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
    7h 5m
    £63–115

  5. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train The Dalesman East
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Hull Interchangebus bus X46 / ...
    11h 53m

Carlisle to Louth by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Market Place via Leeds, Doncaster, Grimsby Town, and St James Church Stop 2 in around 7h 5m.

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