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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Poole is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Poole is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Poole. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Poole?

The distance between Carlisle and Poole is 415 miles. The road distance is 338.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Poole without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Carlisle to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Poole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Poole?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Poole is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 11h.

Where does the Carlisle to Poole bus arrive?

Carlisle to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Carlisle to Poole train arrive?

Carlisle to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Poole is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Carlisle to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 15m
£109–249
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
6h 29m
£67–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus 838
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
11h
£69–119
Drive 336.5 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Poolecar 336.5 mi
6h 7m
£83–120
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 Pooletrain
5h 53m
£118–261
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
8h 32m
£148–230
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 9m
£147–231
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 9m
£128–273
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 Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
8h 16m
£95–210
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
8h 6m
£113–262
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 Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
7h 52m
£127–416

Carlisle to Poole by train and subway

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Distance: 412.5 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Poole via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via London Victoria in around 11h.

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