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

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There are 7 ways to get from Leicester to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 28m
    £41–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk002 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    7h 20m
    £25–39

  3. Drive  206.9 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Carlislecar car 206.9 mi
    3h 39m
    £52–75

  4. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester 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 21m
    £67–182

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 46m
    £82–135

  6. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    5h 40m
    £74–131

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 46m
    £86–197

Leicester to Carlisle by train

Calendar140Weekly Trains
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Carlisle via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Carlisle via M&S, Leicester, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds Cultural Stop C in around 7h 20m.

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