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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Washington is to bus and line 685 bus which costs £8 - £9 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Washington is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Galleries Bus Station via Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Washington. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Heworth via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Washington?

The distance between Carlisle and Washington is 69 miles. The road distance is 66.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Carlisle to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Washington bus from?

Carlisle to Washington bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Shoulder of Mutton station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Washington train from?

Carlisle to Washington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Washington?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Washington is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 685 bus, which costs £8 - £9 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Carlisle to Washington bus arrive?

Carlisle to Washington bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Washington train arrive?

Carlisle to Washington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Washington is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Carlisle to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Washington.

Carlisle to Washington - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 685 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Washington by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2h 4m
£23–41
Bus, line 685 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus 685
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus 685
3h 59m
£8–9
Drive 66.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Washingtoncar 66.1 mi
1h 16m
£17–24

Carlisle to Washington by bus

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Distance: 68.6 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Galleries Bus Station via Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 3h 59m.

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