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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Rugby is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Rugby is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Rugby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Rugby. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Rugby?

The distance between Carlisle and Rugby is 216 miles. The road distance is 225.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Rugby without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Carlisle to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Rugby train from?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Rugby train arrive?

Carlisle to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Rugby is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Carlisle to Rugby.

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

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Where can I stay near Rugby?

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Carlisle to Rugby - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
3h 36m
£49–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 48m
£67–131
Drive 223.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Rugbycar 223.8 mi
3h 41m
£55–79
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 34m
£80–178
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Rugbytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 43m
£70–130
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4h 25m
£68–181
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 Watford Junction to Rugbytrain
6h 3m
£92–335

Carlisle to Rugby by train

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Distance: 215.1 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Rugby via Crewe in around 3h 36m.

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