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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Preston is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Preston is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Preston. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Preston?

The distance between Carlisle and Preston is 90 miles. The road distance is 88.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £110.

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

The train from Carlisle to Preston takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Preston?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Preston is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Carlisle to Preston bus arrive?

Carlisle to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Preston is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Carlisle to Preston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Carlisle to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
1h 9m
£14–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2h 25m
£19–27
Drive 87.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Prestoncar 87.6 mi
1h 32m
£22–32

Carlisle to Preston by train

338Weekly Trains

1h 9mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.4 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £30–110 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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