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How to get fromTrafford Centre to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Trafford Centre to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 49m
    £26–71

  2. Line 250 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus bus 250 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    4h 15m
    £22–37

  3. Drive  116.4 mi

    1. Drive from Trafford Centre to Carlislecar car 116.4 mi
    1h 56m
    £30–42

  4. Line 250 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Chester Streetbus bus 250
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 16m
    £37–62

  5. Line 247 bus, line 5 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Warrington Bank Quay Stationbus bus 5
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    4h 41m

Trafford Centre to Carlisle by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Trafford Centre, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a vehicle from The Trafford Centre to Carlisle via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Bus Station via Charlotte Street and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 15m.

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