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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Scarborough is to bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 6h 35m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Railway Station Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Scarborough via Newcastle and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Scarborough?

The distance between Carlisle and Scarborough is 183 miles. The road distance is 137.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Scarborough without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Carlisle to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Scarborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Scarborough train from?

Carlisle to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Scarborough is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Carlisle to Scarborough bus arrive?

Carlisle to Scarborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Scarborough train arrive?

Carlisle to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Scarborough is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Carlisle to Scarborough.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scarborough?

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

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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
3h 58m
£55–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
6h 35m
£16–22
Drive 137.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Scarboroughcar 137.1 mi
2h 50m
£34–50
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
4h 48m
£56–102
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain The Dalesman East
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
7h 2m

Carlisle to Scarborough by train

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Distance: 181.5 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Scarborough via Newcastle and York in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Railway Station Stop V via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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