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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Rotherham is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Rotherham is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at College Road/Bridge Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Rotherham?

The distance between Carlisle and Rotherham is 170 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Rotherham without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Carlisle to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Rotherham bus from?

Carlisle to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Rotherham train from?

Carlisle to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Rotherham is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Carlisle to Rotherham bus arrive?

Carlisle to Rotherham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Carlisle to Rotherham train arrive?

Carlisle to Rotherham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Rotherham is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Carlisle to Rotherham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Rotherham?

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Where can I stay near Rotherham?

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Carlisle to Rotherham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
3h 40m
£48–88
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
3h 42m
£20–28
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Rotherhamcar 138.1 mi
2h 55m
£35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn31
3h 42m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain Leeds - Sheffield
4h 20m
£47–86

Carlisle to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Rotherham Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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