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

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There are 7 ways to get from Somerset to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 16m
    £123–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    10h 3m
    £41–69

  3. Drive  309.6 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Carlislecar car 309.6 mi
    5h 5m
    £78–112

  4. Bus, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 14m
    £54–134

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare 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
    10h 50m
    £107–187

  6. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h
    £54–173

  7. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 26m
    £72–179

Somerset to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Carlisle via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Bus Station via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 3m.

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