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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    4h 30m
    £76–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451
    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 10m
    £29–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    5h 54m
    £38–65

  4. Drive 180.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Carlislecar car 180.8 mi
    3h 10m
    £45–64

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    6h 2m
    £80–142

Lincoln to Carlisle by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Carlisle via Newark North Gate and Newcastle in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Halston Hotel via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 7h 10m.

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