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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Grantham is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Grantham is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Grantham?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Finkin Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Grantham?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Grantham via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Grantham?

The distance between Carlisle and Grantham is 224 miles. The road distance is 192.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Grantham without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £95 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Carlisle to Grantham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Grantham bus from?

Carlisle to Grantham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Grantham train from?

Carlisle to Grantham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Grantham?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Grantham is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Carlisle to Grantham bus arrive?

Carlisle to Grantham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Carlisle to Grantham train arrive?

Carlisle to Grantham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Grantham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Grantham is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Carlisle to Grantham.

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

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Where can I stay near Grantham?

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Carlisle to Grantham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Grantham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 1m
£96–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Finkin Streetbus Lc9
7h 7m
£32–49
Drive 191.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Granthamcar 191.8 mi
3h 16m
£47–68
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Granthamtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 30m
£77–107
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Granthamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 18m
£59–113

Carlisle to Grantham by train

107Weekly Trains

4h 1mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Grantham.

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Distance: 222.5 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Grantham via Newcastle in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Finkin Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 7h 7m.

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