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How to get fromSalisbury to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Salisbury to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    6h 55m
    £128–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    12h 43m
    £54–84

  3. Drive  307.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salisbury to Carlislecar car 307.1 mi
    5h 23m
    £77–111

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 14m
    £108–266

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    8h 24m
    £119–210

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 16m
    £73–172

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    5h 56m
    £116–267

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 56m
    £120–277

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 26m
    £112–396

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 33m
    £94–218

Salisbury to Carlisle by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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.

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