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How to get fromCarlisle to Solihullby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Solihull by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 56m
    £49–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    5h 50m
    £34–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 41m
    £48–79

  4. Drive  201.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Solihullcar car 201.2 mi
    3h 28m
    £50–72

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4h 20m
    £70–161

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4h 10m
    £53–152

Carlisle to Solihull by train and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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