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There are 11 ways to get from Dorset to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 39m
    £178–287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    13h 39m
    £56–117

  3. Drive  335.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Carlislecar car 335.8 mi
    6h 1m
    £83–120

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

    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 6m
    £134–306

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    9h 35m
    £149–261

  6. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    11h 24m
    £151–278

  7. Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BOH - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4h 23m
    £120–284

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 43m
    £151–327

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

    1. Take the train from Weymouth 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
    9h 1m
    £90–203

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

    1. Take the train from Weymouth 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
    8h 54m
    £101–259

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

    1. Take the train from Weymouth 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
    9h 16m
    £116–254

Dorset to Carlisle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Carlisle via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Wolverhampton in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Carlisle via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 39m.

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