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 £45 - £65 and takes 10h 9m.

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 9m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £130 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 47m and costs £130 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 10h 9m.

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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Where can I stay near Frome?

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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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Frometrain
6h 47m
£137–339
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 100 / ...
10h 9m
£47–65
Drive 292.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Fromecar 292.9 mi
5h 8m
£72–104
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 26m
£54–127
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 13m
£105–188
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 19m
£73–241
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 19m
£73–237
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
6h 55m
£125–293
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 52m
£123–287
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 38m
£115–418

Carlisle to Frome by train

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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 47m. 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 9m.

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