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

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There are 8 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 11m
    £123–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    10h 10m
    £50–89

  3. Drive  309.6 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Carlislecar car 309.6 mi
    5h 5m
    £77–110

  4. Line 404 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to 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 55m
    £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 35m
    £108–187

  6. Line 404 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to 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 43m
    £56–179

  7. Line 404 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to 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
    6h 9m
    £74–184

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 46m
    £125–267

Somerset to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 10m.

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