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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Wells is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Wells is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Wells station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Sewage Works and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Wells?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Wells. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Wells?

The distance between Carlisle and Wells is 303 miles. The road distance is 297.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wells without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Carlisle to Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wells bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wells train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Wells?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wells is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Carlisle to Wells bus arrive?

Carlisle to Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Carlisle to Wells train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Wells is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Carlisle to Wells.

Where can I stay near Wells?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Wells.

Carlisle to Wells - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Carlisle to Wells by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 50m
£108–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
8h 56m
£47–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
8h 11m
£57–94
Drive 295.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Wellscar 295.8 mi
5h 4m
£74–107
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
5h 30m
£55–133
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
5h 23m
£74–180
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
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 bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
5h 13m
£57–176
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 Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 55m
£132–309
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 28m
£132–420

Carlisle to Wells by train and bus

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.6 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to New Street via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, and Temple Meads Stn in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park twice a week. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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