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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Torquay is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 13h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Torquay is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cary Parade via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Torquay?

The distance between Carlisle and Torquay is 399 miles. The road distance is 369.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Carlisle to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Torquay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Torquay train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Torquay?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Torquay is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 13h 34m.

Where does the Carlisle to Torquay bus arrive?

Carlisle to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Carlisle to Torquay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Torquay is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Carlisle to Torquay.

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

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Carlisle to Torquay - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 36m
£152–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 501
13h 34m
£77–128
Drive 367.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Torquaycar 367.1 mi
6h 1m
£93–133
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 Newton Abbottrain
7h 15m
£113–253
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 Newton Abbottrain
10h 30m
£147–250
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 Newton Abbottrain
7h 24m
£96–207
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 Newton Abbottrain
6h 56m
£97–244
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 58m
£137–346
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 Newton Abbottrain
8h 34m
£162–459
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 Newton Abbottrain
8h 46m
£151–292

Carlisle to Torquay by train

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Distance: 396.4 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cary Parade via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 13h 34m.

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