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

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 44m
    £48–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk002
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 30m
    £19–31

  3. Drive  177 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Carlislecar car 177 mi
    3h 20m
    £44–63

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby 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
    5h 10m
    £81–202

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    4h 59m
    £79–134

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus bus 9.1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    5h 59m
    £75–132

Derby to Carlisle by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Carlisle via Crewe in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Halston Hotel via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 5h 30m.

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