There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 9m£45–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
3h 40m£25–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carlisle to Manchester-MAN126 mi
2h 6mDrive 126 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN)car 126 mi
2h 6m£31–44Train via Warrington Bank Quay
- Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Airporttrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 11m£55–91
Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Manchester Airport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Carlisle and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 131 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £80.
The train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.
Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carlisle to Manchester-MAN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.
Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Carlisle to Manchester Airport (MAN).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carlisle and Manchester Airport (MAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.