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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Stroud is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Stroud is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Health Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Stroud?

The distance between Carlisle and Stroud is 257 miles. The road distance is 251.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Carlisle to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Stroud train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Stroud?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Stroud is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Carlisle to Stroud bus arrive?

Carlisle to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Stroud train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Stroud is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Carlisle to Stroud.

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

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

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Carlisle to Stroud - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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 Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 15m
£102–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
8h 36m
£50–118
Drive 249.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Stroudcar 249.6 mi
4h 11m
£61–88
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 Swindontrain
6h 31m
£82–192
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 32m
£117–190
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 Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 25m
£107–214
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 Swindontrain
6h 23m
£111–231
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 Swindontrain
6h 12m
£92–242
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 Stroud (Glos)train
6h 48m
£123–402

Carlisle to Stroud by train

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Stroud (Glos) via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Health Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub in around 8h 36m.

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