There are 5 ways to get from Scunthorpe to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
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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£52–129Bus
cheapest- 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 32m£22–34Drive 160.2 mi
- Drive from Scunthorpe to Carlislecar 160.2 mi
2h 49m£40–58Train
- 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£60–100Train #2
- Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
4h 53m£51–104
Scunthorpe to Carlisle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Carlisle is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £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 32m.
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 £50 - £130.
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 £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 32m.
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 32m.
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
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.
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