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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Salford is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Salford is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Salford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Salford?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Salford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Salford?

The distance between Carlisle and Salford is 124 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Salford without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Carlisle to Salford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Salford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Salford train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Salford?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Salford is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Carlisle to Salford bus arrive?

Carlisle to Salford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Salford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Salford?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Salford is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Carlisle to Salford.

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

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Carlisle to Salford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Salford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 11m
£45–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3h 5m
£22–55
Drive 116.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Salfordcar 116.1 mi
1h 59m
£29–41
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 15m
£28–76

Carlisle to Salford by train and bus

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Distance: 122.8 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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