What is the cheapest way to get from Halifax to Carlisle?

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Carlisle is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Halifax to Carlisle?

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Halston Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Carlisle via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Halifax to Carlisle?

The distance between Halifax and Carlisle is 134 miles. The road distance is 107.5 miles.

How do I travel from Halifax to Carlisle without a car?

The best way to get from Halifax to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Halifax to Carlisle?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Halifax to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Carlisle bus from?

Halifax to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from Halifax Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Carlisle train from?

Halifax to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Halifax to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Halifax to Carlisle bus arrive?

Halifax to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Halifax to Carlisle train arrive?

Halifax to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Carlisle is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Halifax to Carlisle.

How do I get a train ticket from Halifax to Carlisle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Halifax to Carlisle?

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 27m
£35–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
4h 55m
£15–25
Drive 106.9 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Carlislecar 106.9 mi
2h 17m
£26–38
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
4h 59m
£15–25

Halifax to Carlisle by train

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Distance: 133.3 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Carlisle via Preston in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Halston Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Halifax to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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Drive 106.9 mi

Bus via Leeds City Bus Station