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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wales to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 4m
    £71–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    9h 25m
    £50–88

  3. Drive  275.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Carlislecar car 275.3 mi
    5h 26m
    £69–99

  4. Bus, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 23m
    £55–139

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 49m
    £113–180

  6. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    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 12m
    £58–179

  7. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 38m
    £74–184

Wales to Carlisle by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Wales and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carlisle via Crewe in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 25m.

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