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How to get fromCheltenham to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cheltenham to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 28m
    £85–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    6h 50m
    £38–69

  3. Drive  237.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Carlislecar car 237.7 mi
    3h 55m
    £59–85

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 35m
    £72–161

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h
    £91–142

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 23m
    £73–201

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4h 59m
    £70–186

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 50m
    £90–211

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 26m
    £88–201

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 53m
    £131–400

Cheltenham to Carlisle by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 50m.

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