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

The cheapest way to get from Bootle to Carlisle is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bootle to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bootle and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bootle to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Durham Road and arriving at Bus Station via Duke Street and Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Bootle to Carlisle?

The distance between Bootle and Carlisle is 130 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bootle to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £18 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Bootle to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bootle to Carlisle bus from?

Bootle to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Durham Road station.

Train or bus from Bootle to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Bootle to Carlisle is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £18 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Bootle to Carlisle bus arrive?

Bootle to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Duke Street station.

Can I drive from Bootle to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bootle to Carlisle is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Bootle to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 438+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Bootle to Carlisle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bootle to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 9m
£18–103
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham Road to Duke Streetbus X2
2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
3. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
3h 20m
£16–90
Drive 120.1 mi
1. Drive from Bootle to Carlislecar 120.1 mi
2h 2m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham Road to Duke Streetbus X2
2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
3. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Stationbus 181
5h 19m
£22–42

Bootle to Carlisle by bus and train

159Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bootle to Carlisle.

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Distance: 129.6 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Riversdale Road to Carlisle via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool Lime Street, and Preston in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham Road to Bus Station via Duke Street, Bus Station, and Coach Stn in around 5h 19m.

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