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How to get fromCarlisle to Scunthorpeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 8m
    £51–125

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    4h 57m
    £27–42

  3. Drive  159.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Scunthorpecar car 159.4 mi
    2h 49m
    £40–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 27m
    £52–101

  5. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Hull Interchangebus bus X46 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Brant Roadbus bus 350
    9h 22m

Carlisle to Scunthorpe by train

Calendar164Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Scunthorpe via Newcastle and Doncaster in around 4h 8m.

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