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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Carlisle is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Carlisle via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Congleton to Carlisle?

The distance between Congleton and Carlisle is 147 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Congleton to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Carlisle train from?

Congleton to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.

Train or bus from Congleton to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Congleton to Carlisle is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Congleton to Carlisle train arrive?

Congleton to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Carlisle is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Congleton to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 587+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Congleton to Carlisle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 103 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Congleton to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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 Congleton to Manchester PiccadillyStoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarlisleManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 24m
£37–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station181 / ...
5h 3m
£29–57
Drive 141.9 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Carlisle141.9 mi
2h 24m
£36–52
Line 103 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tesco Store to Railway Station103
2. Take the train from Crewe to CarlisleRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 29m

Congleton to Carlisle by train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146.1 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Carlisle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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