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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Granthamtrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
    4h 41m
    £85–119

  2. Drive 194.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Sleafordcar car 194.5 mi
    3h 21m
    £48–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain train
    7h 31m

  4. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 17m
    £84–137

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sleafordtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Sleaford
    5h 49m
    £104–170

Carlisle to Sleaford by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Carlisle to Grantham once a week. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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