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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Somerset is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Somerset is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lower Durston via Sewage Works and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Somerset?

The distance between Carlisle and Somerset is 336 miles. The road distance is 311.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Carlisle to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Somerset bus from?

Carlisle to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Somerset train from?

Carlisle to Somerset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Somerset?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Somerset is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Carlisle to Somerset bus arrive?

Carlisle to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Carlisle to Somerset train arrive?

Carlisle to Somerset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Somerset is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Carlisle to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 780+ hotels available in Somerset.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 46m
£123–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
9h 49m
£53–86
Drive 309.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Somersetcar 309.9 mi
5h 5m
£77–111
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 21m
£74–165
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
10h 21m
£117–200
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 5m
£92–217
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
5h 55m
£76–208
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
6h 29m
£121–283
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
7h 41m
£138–422
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
7h 53m
£126–266

Carlisle to Somerset by train and bus

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Distance: 334.5 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Shovel Lane via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park twice a week. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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