There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Salisbury by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
6h 32m£129–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 838
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
9h 20m£66–103Drive 306.4 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Salisburycar 306.4 mi
5h 21m£77–110Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
5h 39m£107–264Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
8h 10m£116–209Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
5h 28m£119–266Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
6h 10m£72–169Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
5h 51m£120–277Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
6h 2m£94–217Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Salisburytrain
6h 43m£111–394
Carlisle to Salisbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Salisbury is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Salisbury is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs £75 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at New Canal via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Salisbury via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Carlisle and Salisbury is 336 miles. The road distance is 308.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Salisbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Carlisle to Salisbury, including transfers.
Carlisle to Salisbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Salisbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Salisbury is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Salisbury, England?
You can take a train from Carlisle to Salisbury via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to New Canal via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Meeting House Lane in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Carlisle to Salisbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Carlisle to Salisbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Salisbury is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Carlisle to Salisbury.
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