What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Sherwood Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Fire Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Mansfield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Sherwood Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Worksop via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest?

The distance between Carlisle and Sherwood Forest is 188 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 21m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Sherwood Forest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Sherwood Forest train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 21m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Carlisle to Sherwood Forest bus arrive?

Carlisle to Sherwood Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Carlisle to Sherwood Forest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Sherwood Forest is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest.

Where can I stay near Sherwood Forest?

There are 1828+ hotels available in Sherwood Forest.

Carlisle to Sherwood Forest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 21m
£84–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Mansfield Bus Stationbus 467
6h 27m
£23–42
Drive 165.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Sherwood Forestcar 165.8 mi
2h 53m
£41–58
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Alfretontrain Carlisle - Nottingham
5h 57m
£75–132
Train, line 22 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Doncastertrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A2 to Worksop Bus Stationbus 22 / ...
6h 15m
£66–93

Carlisle to Sherwood Forest by bus and foot

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Sherwood Forest via Manchester Oxford Road, Sheffield, and Worksop in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Sherwood Forest via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Mansfield Bus Station, and Fire Station in around 6h 27m.

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