There are 12 ways to get from Castle Cary to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Castle Cary to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
6h 49m£126–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 29m£50–87Drive 303.3 mi
- Drive from Castle Cary to Carlislecar 303.3 mi
5h 19m£76–109Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 25m£69–169Train via Taunton
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
6h 52m£137–221Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
8h 39m£117–207Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
6h 18m£74–210Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 41m£91–215Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 45m£126–303Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 4m£136–282Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Castle Cary to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
7h 5m£150–428Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
7h 27m£134–304
Castle Cary to Carlisle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Carlisle is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Carlisle is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from The Horsepond and arriving at Bus Station via Glaston Road, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Castle Cary and Carlisle is 331 miles. The road distance is 305 miles.
The best way to get from Castle Cary to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Castle Cary to Carlisle, including transfers.
Castle Cary to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Glaston Road station.
Castle Cary to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
The best way to get from Castle Cary to Carlisle is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a train from Castle Cary to Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Horsepond to Bus Station via Glaston Road, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Glaston Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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More Questions & Answers
Castle Cary to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Castle Cary to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Carlisle is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Castle Cary to Carlisle.
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