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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carlisletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
    1h 58m
    £40–75

  2. Line 310 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds Street to Bus Stationbus bus 310
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 2A
    3. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    4h 1m
    £21–61

  3. Drive 122.8 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Carlislecar car 122.8 mi
    2h 9m
    £30–43

  4. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 14m
    £28–80

Liverpool to Carlisle by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carlisle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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