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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Poole is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 44m.

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 20m and costs £120 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

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 Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Poole?

The distance between Carlisle and Poole is 373 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 7h 14m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 FlixBus, depart from Carlisle 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 7h 14m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Carlisle to Poole bus arrive?

Carlisle to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Carlisle to Poole train arrive?

Carlisle to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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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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 Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 14m
£161–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to London Victoriabus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
11h 44m
£50–105
Drive 336.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Poolecar 336.1 mi
6h 6m
£84–122
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 37m
£120–281
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
7h 49m
£175–269
Train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 19m
£144–212
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 20m
£127–264
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 48m
£141–305
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 14m
£110–391
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 12m
£75–318
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 48m
£116–253
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 57m
£94–219

Carlisle to Poole by train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.3 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Poole via Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Seldown Coach Station via London Victoria in around 11h 44m.

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