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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Carlisle is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Carlisle via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Carlisle?

The distance between Cardiff and Carlisle is 280 miles. The road distance is 276.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Cardiff to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carlisle bus from?

Cardiff to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carlisle train from?

Cardiff to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Carlisle bus arrive?

Cardiff to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Carlisle train arrive?

Cardiff to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Carlisle is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Cardiff to Carlisle.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Carlisle?

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 583+ hotels available in Carlisle.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£55–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
9h 10m
£24–64
Drive 275.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Carlislecar 275.3 mi
5h 26m
£66–95
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 36m
£48–154
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
7h 10m
£59–363
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 19m
£51–187
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 53m
£63–177
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 27m
£126–353
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 28m
£106–335

Cardiff to Carlisle by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Carlisle.

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Distance: 278.2 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carlisle via Crewe in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 10m.

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