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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Taunton is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Taunton is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Taunton?

The distance between Carlisle and Taunton is 328 miles. The road distance is 318.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Carlisle to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Taunton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Taunton?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Taunton is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Carlisle to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Taunton is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Carlisle to Taunton.

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

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Carlisle to Taunton - 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 Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 48m
£138–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus 101 / ...
10h 40m
£63–155
Drive 316.5 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Tauntoncar 316.5 mi
5h 10m
£77–112
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
5h 15m
£72–170
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 Tauntontrain
8h 44m
£144–269
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
5h 8m
£101–224
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 1m
£85–229
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
5h 23m
£137–259
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
5h 34m
£123–276

Carlisle to Taunton by train

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Distance: 326.1 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 40m.

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