There are 10 ways to get from Axminster to Carlisle by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
8h 39m£130–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 57m£50–87Drive 334.2 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Carlislecar 334.2 mi
5h 37m£83–120Line 30 bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 42m£54–134Bus, train via Manchester
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
11h 47m£130–227Line 30 bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
6h 35m£59–180Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 53m£124–258Line 30 bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 58m£75–185Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 3m£130–313Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
6h 29m£122–289
Axminster to Carlisle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Carlisle is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Carlisle is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs £80 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Bus Station via Blackbrook BP Garage, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Axminster and Carlisle is 361 miles. The road distance is 336.2 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Carlisle without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 39m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Axminster to Carlisle, including transfers.
Axminster to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Axminster to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Carlisle is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Axminster to Carlisle.
There are 669+ hotels available in Carlisle.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 57m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–190
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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