There are 10 ways to get from Salisbury to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
6h 55m£128–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
12h 43m£54–84Drive 307.1 mi
- Drive from Salisbury to Carlislecar 307.1 mi
5h 23m£77–111Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 14m£108–266Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
8h 24m£119–210Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 16m£73–172Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
5h 56m£116–267Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 56m£120–277Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 26m£112–396Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 33m£94–218
Salisbury to Carlisle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Carlisle is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Carlisle is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs £100 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Blue Boar Row and arriving at Halston Hotel via Meeting House Lane and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Salisbury and Carlisle is 336 miles. The road distance is 308.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Salisbury to Carlisle, including transfers.
Salisbury to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meeting House Lane station.
Salisbury to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Carlisle is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Salisbury, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a train from Salisbury to Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Boar Row to Halston Hotel via Meeting House Lane, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Salisbury to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Salisbury to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Carlisle is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Salisbury to Carlisle.
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