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How to get fromChesterfield to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 53m
    £60–95

  2. Line 43 bus, bus via Sheffield Interchange/C1

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donkey Derby to Pond Street/FS5bus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    5h 48m
    £20–30

  3. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Donkey Derby to Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3bus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 47m
    £22–31

  4. Drive  152.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chesterfield to Carlislecar car 152.2 mi
    3h 13m
    £38–55

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    4h 41m
    £51–102

Chesterfield to Carlisle by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Carlisle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donkey Derby to Halston Hotel via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 5h 47m.

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