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

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There are 8 ways to get from Thetford to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thetford to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 36m
    £103–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thetford to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595
    9h 45m
    £54–91

  3. Drive  266.3 mi

    1. Drive from Thetford to Carlislecar car 266.3 mi
    4h 45m
    £66–95

  4. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 8m
    £71–226

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 56m
    £120–179

  6. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Thetford to Sheffieldtrain train Norwich - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    7h 53m
    £111–182

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 29m
    £86–221

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

    1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 45m
    £118–362

Thetford to Carlisle by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Thetford to Carlisle via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thetford to Bus Station via Luton DART Parkway, Hampton by Hilton, Airport Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 45m.

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