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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Swanage is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Swanage is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 44m and costs £180 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Wareham via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Swanage?

The distance between Carlisle and Swanage is 434 miles. The road distance is 348.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Carlisle to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Swanage bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Swanage?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Swanage is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Carlisle to Swanage bus arrive?

Carlisle to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Swanage train arrive?

Carlisle to Swanage train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Swanage is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Carlisle to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

Carlisle to Swanage - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 13 ways to get from Carlisle to Swanage by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 27m
£113–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 838
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 18m
£58–95
Drive 346.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Swanagecar 346.3 mi
6h 21m
£87–125
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 54m
£118–280
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
9h 3m
£150–246
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 20m
£149–231
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 27m
£134–201
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3. Take the taxi from Bournemouth-Airport-BOH to Swanagetaxi
4h 44m
£183–363
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 42m
£128–281
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
7h 6m
£129–291
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 Woking to Warehamtrain
8h 34m
£110–374
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 Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
9h 20m
£101–228
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 Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
9h 12m
£120–274

Carlisle to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

196Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 431.3 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bus Station via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 18m.

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