What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Carlisle?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Carlisle is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 10h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Carlisle?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Halston Hotel via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Bath to Carlisle?

The distance between Bath and Carlisle is 295 miles. The road distance is 282.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Carlisle without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £40 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Carlisle?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bath to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Carlisle bus from?

Bath to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Carlisle train from?

Bath to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Bath to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Bath to Carlisle bus arrive?

Bath to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Carlisle train arrive?

Bath to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Carlisle is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Bath to Carlisle.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Carlisle?

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 614+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Bath to Carlisle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bath to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 45m
£44–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
10h 18m
£24–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
8h 56m
£42–92
Drive 281.3 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Carlislecar 281.3 mi
4h 52m
£68–99
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 10m
£38–118
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4h 53m
£41–166
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 26m
£53–151
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 11m
£113–356
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 17m
£94–433

Bath to Carlisle by train

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Halston Hotel via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 10h 18m.

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