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 £60 - £150 and takes 10h 8m.

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 8m 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 Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

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 Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Frome?

The distance between Carlisle and Frome is 312 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 16m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 16m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Carlisle to Frome bus arrive?

Carlisle to Frome bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 8m to drive from Carlisle to Frome.

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

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Frome 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 16m
£121–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
10h 8m
£60–145
Drive 292.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Fromecar 292.9 mi
5h 8m
£72–103
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 Frometrain
6h 24m
£65–157
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
8h 10m
£121–221
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Frometrain
6h 16m
£92–210
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Frometrain
6h 7m
£81–214
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 Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
7h
£123–292
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
6h 48m
£141–304
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Frometrain
6h 56m
£140–299
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 Westbury (Wilts)train
7h 37m
£120–397

Carlisle to Frome by train and bus

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.8 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Memorial Theatre Complex via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa, and Bus Station in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Memorial Theatre Complex via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 8m.

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