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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Wantage is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Wantage is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Wantage?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Milton Keynes Coachway and Osney Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Wantage?

The distance between Carlisle and Wantage is 281 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wantage without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Carlisle to Wantage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wantage bus from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Wantage?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wantage is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £110 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Carlisle to Wantage bus arrive?

Carlisle to Wantage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Wantage?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Wantage is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Carlisle to Wantage.

Where can I stay near Wantage?

There are 1128+ hotels available in Wantage.

Carlisle to Wantage - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Wantage by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 46m
£112–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
8h 35m
£52–72
Drive 273.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Wantagecar 273.7 mi
4h 45m
£67–97
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 London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
6h 13m
£93–380
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Placebus X1
7h 23m
£99–265
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
6h 3m
£126–434
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
6h 7m
£111–344
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 Didcot Parkwaytrain
6h 48m
£72–165
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 Readingtrain
6h 55m
£134–287
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
6h 33m
£105–322
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain
6h 44m
£93–283

Carlisle to Wantage by train, foot, and bus

90Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Wantage.

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Distance: 279.4 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Market Place via Birmingham New Street, Oxford, and Osney Island in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Milton Keynes Coachway, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Osney Island in around 8h 35m.

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