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How to get fromCardiff to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 4m
    £81–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 25m
    £60–145

  3. Drive 275.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Carlislecar car 275.3 mi
    5h 26m
    £67–96

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 41m
    £65–164

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 49m
    £124–202

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 26m
    £79–220

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 57m
    £92–220

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 23m
    £174–376

  9. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 29m
    £154–349

Cardiff to Carlisle by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 25m.

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