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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Frome is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Frome is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Frome?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Frome. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Memorial Theatre Complex via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Frome?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Frome. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Frome via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Frome?

The distance between Carlisle and Frome is 317 miles. The road distance is 294.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Frome without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Carlisle to Frome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Frome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Frome train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Frome?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Frome is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Carlisle to Frome bus arrive?

Carlisle to Frome bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Frome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Frome?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Frome is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Carlisle to Frome.

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

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Where can I stay near Frome?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Frome.

Carlisle to Frome - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Frome by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Frome
6h 57m
£53–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station594
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus StationUk043
9h 53m
£42–112
Drive 292.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Frome292.9 mi
5h 4m
£72–104
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Frome
6h 27m
£53–139
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
8h 2m
£87–203
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Frome
6h 13m
£57–168
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Frome
6h 8m
£48–174
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
7h 1m
£116–291
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
6h 43m
£105–296
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Westbury (Wilts)
7h 42m
£103–382

Carlisle to Frome by train

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Frome.

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Frome, Somerset, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Frome via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Memorial Theatre Complex via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 53m.

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