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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Oxford is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Oxford is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Oxford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Gloucester Green Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Oxford via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Oxford?

The distance between Carlisle and Oxford is 264 miles. The road distance is 262.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Carlisle to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Oxford bus from?

Carlisle to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Oxford?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Oxford is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Carlisle to Oxford bus arrive?

Carlisle to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Carlisle to Oxford train arrive?

Carlisle to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Oxford is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Carlisle to Oxford.

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

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Carlisle to Oxford - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Oxford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 37m
£96–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
7h 4m
£46–77
Drive 261.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Oxfordcar 261.1 mi
4h 34m
£65–94
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 Paddington to Oxfordtrain
5h 53m
£106–356
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 29m
£101–158
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
5h 38m
£137–378
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 International to Oxfordtrain
5h 34m
£95–203
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
5h 49m
£131–358
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Oxfordtrain
6h 18m
£129–291
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 Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
6h 10m
£110–275
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Didcot Parkwaytrain
6h 36m
£83–187

Carlisle to Oxford by train

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Distance: 262.9 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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You can take a train from Carlisle to Oxford via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 4m.

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