There are 5 ways to get from Scunthorpe to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
3h 56m£58–146Drive 160.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scunthorpe to Carlislecar 160.2 mi
2h 49m£39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 30mTrain
- Take the train from Scunthorpe to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 42m£70–126Train #2
- Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
4h 54m£63–119
Scunthorpe to Carlisle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Carlisle is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Halston Hotel via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Carlisle via Doncaster and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Carlisle is 196 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.
The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Carlisle without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Scunthorpe to Carlisle, including transfers.
Scunthorpe to Carlisle bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 station.
Scunthorpe to Carlisle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Carlisle is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Scunthorpe, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Carlisle via Doncaster and Newcastle in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Halston Hotel via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Scunthorpe to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Scunthorpe to Carlisle bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 station.
Scunthorpe to Carlisle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Carlisle is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Scunthorpe to Carlisle.
Book your Scunthorpe to Carlisle train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Scunthorpe to Carlisle bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 671+ hotels available in Carlisle.