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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Carlisle is to bus via Birmingham which costs £18 - £55 and takes 10h 47m.

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 49m 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 Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 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 53m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Bath to Carlisle bus arrive?

Bath to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 49m to drive from Bath to Carlisle.

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

Book your Bath to Carlisle train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 582+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Bath to Carlisle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bath to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to CarlisleRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 53m
£57–221
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station181 / ...
10h 47m
£19–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston HotelUkn31
9h 37m
£26–52
Drive 281.3 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Carlisle281.3 mi
4h 49m
£70–100
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
5h 2m
£60–153
Line 19 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stn19
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
7h 10m
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4h 49m
£55–185
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
5h 19m
£68–165
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
6h 13m
£128–352
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
6h 14m
£101–427

Bath to Carlisle by train

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5h 53mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Halston Hotel via Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 9h 37m.

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