There are 11 ways to get from Dorset to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 39m£162–264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bus Stationbus G3
11h 54m£46–84Drive 335.8 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Carlislecar 335.8 mi
6h 1m£84–121Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 10m£124–296Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
9h 36m£142–235Train via Newport
- Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
11h 16m£133–230Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 56m£90–198Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
7h 46m£130–296Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
8h 48m£92–238Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
9h 12m£108–243Bus, bus to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Furzehill to Tescobus
- Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus
- Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
8h 15m
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Carlisle is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Carlisle is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs £80 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Bus Station via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Carlisle via Bournemouth and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Dorset and Carlisle is 395 miles. The road distance is 337.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs £160 - £270.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Dorset to Carlisle, including transfers.
Dorset to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Carlisle is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 54m.
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 Bus Station via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Carlisle is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Dorset to Carlisle.
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