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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Didcot is to bus which costs £25 - £75 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Didcot is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Didcot?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Didcot station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Parkway Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Didcot?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Didcot?

The distance between Carlisle and Didcot is 275 miles. The road distance is 275.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Didcot without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £35 - £160.

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

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Didcot bus from?

Carlisle to Didcot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Didcot train from?

Carlisle to Didcot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Didcot?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Didcot is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Carlisle to Didcot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Didcot train arrive?

Carlisle to Didcot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Didcot?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Didcot is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Carlisle to Didcot.

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

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Carlisle to Didcot - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Didcot by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 12m
£38–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
8h 56m
£25–71
Drive 274.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Didcotcar 274.3 mi
4h 43m
£67–97
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
5h 18m
£95–360
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 4m
£60–202
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
5h 10m
£118–400
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
5h 16m
£107–366
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Didcot Parkwaytrain
5h 50m
£53–162
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 9m
£97–262
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
5h 42m
£91–299
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain
6h 14m
£66–252

Carlisle to Didcot by train

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Distance: 273.2 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Didcot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Oxford in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parkway Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Speedwell Street, and Police Station in around 8h 56m.

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