There are 5 ways to get from Clitheroe to Carlisle by bus, train, or car
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Line 280 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Stationbus 280
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 18m£14–86Line 280 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Stationbus 280
- Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Stationbus 181
4h 17m£20–38Drive 83.2 mi
- Drive from Clitheroe to Carlislecar 83.2 mi
1h 40m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Clitheroe to Blackburntrain
- Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
2h 31m£16–95Line 280 bus, train via Skipton
- Take the bus from Interchange to Opp Kwick Fitbus 280
- Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
3h 58m£15–43
Clitheroe to Carlisle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clitheroe to Carlisle is to line 280 bus and train via Skipton which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Clitheroe to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Clitheroe to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Park Street and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe and arriving at Carlisle via Blackburn and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Clitheroe and Carlisle is 109 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.
The best way to get from Clitheroe to Carlisle without a car is to line 280 bus and train which takes 2h 18m and costs £14 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Clitheroe to Carlisle, including transfers.
Clitheroe to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Park Street station.
Clitheroe to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.
The best way to get from Clitheroe to Carlisle is to line 280 bus and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £95 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Clitheroe, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a bus from Park Street to Bus Station via Bus Station and Coach Stn in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clitheroe to Carlisle via Blackburn and Preston in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Skipton to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Clitheroe to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackburn to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Skipton to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Park Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Interchange to Opp Kwick Fit
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Clitheroe to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Clitheroe to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clitheroe to Carlisle is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Clitheroe to Carlisle.
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