There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
2h 58m£45–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
4h 26m£14–24Drive 118 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Carlislecar 118 mi
2h 31m£29–42Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 49m£54–99Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
3h 56m£48–87Bus #2
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
4h 26m£14–24
Wakefield to Carlisle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Carlisle is to bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Halston Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Wakefield and Carlisle is 123 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £90.
The train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisle takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs once a week.
Wakefield to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Wakefield to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Carlisle, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisle once a week. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel 5 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wakefield to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Wakefield to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Carlisle is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Wakefield to Carlisle.
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