There are 4 ways to get from Telford to Carlisle by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 5A / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m£57–103Drive 174.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Telford to Carlislecar 174.9 mi
3h 20m£44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
7h 20m£47–116Train
- Take the train from Telford Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Birmingham International - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m£78–141
Telford to Carlisle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Telford to Carlisle is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Telford to Carlisle is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Telford to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Carlisle via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Telford and Carlisle is 191 miles. The road distance is 176 miles.
The best way to get from Telford to Carlisle without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Telford to Carlisle, including transfers.
Telford to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Telford to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.
The best way to get from Telford to Carlisle is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Telford, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Telford Central to Carlisle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Telford to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Telford to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Carlisle is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Telford to Carlisle.
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