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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Wales is to bus via Leeds which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Wales. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Wales. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Kiveton Bridge via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Wales?

The distance between Carlisle and Wales is 173 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wales without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Carlisle to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wales bus from?

Carlisle to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wales train from?

Carlisle to Wales train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Wales?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wales is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Carlisle to Wales bus arrive?

Carlisle to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Carlisle to Wales train arrive?

Carlisle to Wales train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Wales is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Carlisle to Wales.

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 3m
£51–91
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
4h 52m
£19–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
4h 21m
£22–30
Drive 146 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Walescar 146 mi
3h 4m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Kiveton Bridgetrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 2m
£52–96

Carlisle to Wales by train

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Distance: 172 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Kiveton Bridge via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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