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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Kettering is to bus which costs £29 - £40 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Kettering is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bus Interchange via Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Kettering?

The distance between Carlisle and Kettering is 248 miles. The road distance is 235.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Kettering without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 41m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Carlisle to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Kettering bus from?

Carlisle to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Kettering train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Kettering?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Kettering is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 41m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Carlisle to Kettering bus arrive?

Carlisle to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Carlisle to Kettering train arrive?

Carlisle to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Kettering is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Carlisle to Kettering.

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

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Where can I stay near Kettering?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Kettering 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4h 41m
£35–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Northampton Town Centrebus Ukn31
6h 45m
£29–40
Drive 234.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Ketteringcar 234.2 mi
4h 2m
£57–83
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 Ketteringtrain
4h 57m
£60–272
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain Carlisle - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
5h 54m
£47–239
Bus via Police Station
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Coach Parkbus Ukn31
6h 48m
£29–40
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4h 58m
£58–232
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 St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
6h 19m
£77–343
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 St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
6h 17m
£86–358
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 New Street to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
6h 14m
£59–245
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
6h 6m
£76–306

Carlisle to Kettering by train

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Kettering.

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Distance: 246.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Carlisle to Northampton Town Centre 5 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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