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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Widnes is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Widnes is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Widnes?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Runcorn via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Widnes?

The distance between Carlisle and Widnes is 125 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Widnes without a car is to train and line 110 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Carlisle to Widnes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Widnes train from?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Widnes train arrive?

Carlisle to Widnes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Widnes is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Carlisle to Widnes.

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

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Where can I stay near Widnes?

There are 2928+ hotels available in Widnes.

Carlisle to Widnes - 5 ways to travel via train, line 110 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 110 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Kingsway Hotelbus 110
2h 21m
£43–70
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h
£30–63
Drive 120.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Widnescar 120.1 mi
2h 8m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 34m
£31–99
Train, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to St Helens Centraltrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Green Oaksbus 30
3h 12m

Carlisle to Widnes by train and bus

198Weekly Services

2h 21mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.2 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Two other operators also service this route.

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