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

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There are 9 ways to get from Taunton 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 / ...
    5h 51m
    £124–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bus Stationbus bus G3
    10h 45m
    £55–93

  3. Drive  316.3 mi

    1. Drive from Taunton to Carlislecar car 316.3 mi
    5h 10m
    £80–115

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

    1. Take the train from Taunton 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
    5h 34m
    £72–166

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Taunton 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 16m
    £115–198

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

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    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 20m
    £72–205

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

    1. Take the train from Taunton 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
    5h 46m
    £90–201

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

    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain 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 40m
    £139–416

  9. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 47m
    £139–351

Taunton to Carlisle by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Bus Station via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 10h 45m.

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