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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Poole is to bus via London which costs £28 - £70 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Poole is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Poole. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Poole?

The distance between Carlisle and Poole is 415 miles. The road distance is 338 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Poole without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Carlisle to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Poole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Poole?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Poole is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Carlisle to Poole bus arrive?

Carlisle to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Poole train arrive?

Carlisle to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Poole is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Carlisle to Poole.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Carlisle to Poole - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Carlisle to Poole by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 6m
£62–246
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to London Victoriabus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
11h 50m
£28–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
9h 8m
£40–88
Drive 336.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Poolecar 336.1 mi
6h 6m
£81–116
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 Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
5h 33m
£87–239
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
8h 29m
£63–357
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
5h 25m
£107–308
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 Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
5h 31m
£86–244
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 Woking to Pooletrain
7h 13m
£92–327
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 Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
7h 54m
£56–246
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 Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
7h 47m
£71–325
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
6h 8m
£78–305

Carlisle to Poole by train and bus

89Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 412.6 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Poole via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 8m.

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