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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    3h 36m
    £76–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boots to Nottingham stationbus bus Lc9
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus
    7h 16m
    £23–49

  3. Drive 191.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grantham to Carlislecar car 191.8 mi
    3h 16m
    £47–68

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    4h 46m
    £73–118

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 20m
    £94–154

Grantham to Carlisle by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Carlisle via Newcastle in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Halston Hotel via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 7h 16m.

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