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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Carlisle is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 5m.

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 27m and costs £30 - £50.

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 26m.

How far is it from Congleton to Carlisle?

The distance between Congleton and Carlisle is 155 miles. The road distance is 142.4 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 line 38 bus and train which takes 3h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 bus which takes 5h 5m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 3h 26m.

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 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m 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 499+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Congleton to Carlisle - 5 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Congleton to Carlisle by bus, train, 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.

Line 38 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 5m
£28–68
Drive 141.6 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Carlislecar 141.6 mi
2h 27m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 26m
£50–93
Line 38 bus, train via Warrington
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Congleton to Carlisle.

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Distance: 154.2 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Congleton to Carlisle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 26m.

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