There are 4 ways to get from Painswick to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 48m£90–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
9h 2m£40–71Drive 246.8 mi
- Drive from Painswick to Carlislecar 246.8 mi
4h 4m£62–90Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 5m£96–151
Painswick to Carlisle by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Painswick to Carlisle is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Painswick to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Painswick to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Bus Station via Royal Well and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Painswick to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Carlisle via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Painswick and Carlisle is 255 miles. The road distance is 248.2 miles.
The best way to get from Painswick to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Painswick to Carlisle, including transfers.
Painswick to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Painswick to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Painswick to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Painswick, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Carlisle via Promenade, Pittville Street, Railway Station, Cheltenham Spa, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Bus Station via Promenade, Royal Well, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Painswick to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Painswick to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Painswick to Carlisle is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Painswick to Carlisle.
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