There are 5 ways to get from Rawtenstall to Carlisle by bus, train, or car
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Line 481 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus station to Arrival Standbus 481
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 55m£22–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 2m£21–33Drive 98.4 mi
- Drive from Rawtenstall to Carlislecar 98.4 mi
2h 2m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 44m£40–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus M4
- Take the train from Keighley to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
5h 36m£36–66
Rawtenstall to Carlisle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rawtenstall to Carlisle is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rawtenstall to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rawtenstall station to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Rawtenstall to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Carlisle via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Rawtenstall and Carlisle is 115 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Carlisle without a car is to line 481 bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs £22 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Rawtenstall to Carlisle, including transfers.
Rawtenstall to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Rawtenstall to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Carlisle is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Rawtenstall, England and Carlisle, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Bus from Bus station to Arrival Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Rawtenstall to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Rawtenstall to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rawtenstall to Carlisle is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Rawtenstall to Carlisle.
There are 670+ hotels available in Carlisle.