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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 46m
    £115–231

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus bus
    10h 31m
    £43–89

  3. Drive  304.7 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Carlislecar car 304.7 mi
    5h 31m
    £75–109

  4. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 16m
    £59–210

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    7h 40m
    £121–218

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 39m
    £72–195

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

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train 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 6m
    £106–364

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 39m
    £144–423

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

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 23m
    £114–272

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

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 43m
    £138–395

Colchester to Carlisle by train, foot, and subway

Calendar190Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Carlisle via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Halston Hotel via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 31m.

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