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

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

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 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 275.5 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 £40 - £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 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 £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 7h 27m.

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 275 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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Where can I stay near 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
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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
£42–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 27m
£66–121
Drive 273.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Didcotcar 273.9 mi
4h 43m
£68–98
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 19m
£95–362
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
£54–202
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 11m
£118–431
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 17m
£103–338
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 51m
£53–197
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
5h 59m
£109–294
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 41m
£93–313
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 13m
£67–256

Carlisle to Didcot by train

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Didcot.

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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 Didcot Parkway via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Reading in around 7h 27m.

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