There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2h 12m£45–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus 181
4h 5m£25–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Carlisle125.7 mi
2h 5mDrive 125.7 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlislecar 125.7 mi
2h 5m£31–44Train via Warrington Bank Quay
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 49m£53–92
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Airport The Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Carlisle is 131 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £45 - £80.
The train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Carlisle, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Carlisle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.