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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Portinscale is to bus which costs £7 - £8 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Portinscale is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Portinscale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market Hall and arriving at Crosthwaite Road. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Portinscale?

The distance between Carlisle and Portinscale is 36 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Portinscale without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 4m and costs £8 - £60.

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

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Portinscale bus from?

Carlisle to Portinscale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Market Hall station.

Where does the Carlisle to Portinscale bus arrive?

Carlisle to Portinscale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Crosthwaite Road station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Portinscale?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Portinscale is 28 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Carlisle to Portinscale.

Where can I stay near Portinscale?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Portinscale.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
1h 4m
£9–58
Drive 27.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Portinscalecar 27.9 mi
43 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Portinscaletaxi 27.9 mi
43 min
£65–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Crosthwaite Roadbus 553
1h 8m
£7–8
Bus via Main Street
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to Main Streetbus 600
2. Take the bus from Main Street to Hodgson Howbus X5
1h 52m
£10–15

Carlisle to Portinscale by train and bus

230Weekly Services

1h 4mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Portinscale.

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Distance: 35.6 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Market Hall to Crosthwaite Road 3 times a day. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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