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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Wells is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Wells is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Wells. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Wells?

The distance between Carlisle and Wells is 304 miles. The road distance is 297.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wells without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £30 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Carlisle to Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wells bus from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Wells?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wells is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £30 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Carlisle to Wells bus arrive?

Carlisle to Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Wells is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Carlisle to Wells.

Where can I stay near Wells?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Wells.

Carlisle to Wells - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Wells 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 52m
£33–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
9h 18m
£20–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
8h 13m
£43–73
Drive 295.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Wellscar 295.8 mi
5h 4m
£73–105
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
5h 31m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
5h 23m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
5h 25m
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 Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 51m
£109–346
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 New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 5m
£62–212
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 29m
£92–425

Carlisle to Wells by train and bus

90Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Wells.

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Distance: 301.7 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Market Place via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, and Temple Meads Stn in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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