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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Manchester is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £29 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Manchester?

The distance between Carlisle and Manchester is 121 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £29 - £85.

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

The train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Manchester train from?

Carlisle to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Manchester?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £29 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Carlisle to Manchester bus arrive?

Carlisle to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Manchester train arrive?

Carlisle to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Manchester is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Carlisle to Manchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Carlisle to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 47m
£29–85
Train via Warrington Bank Quay
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 47m
£20–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3h 5m
£23–40
Drive 118.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Manchestercar 118.6 mi
2h 6m
£29–42

Carlisle to Manchester by train

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £29–85 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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