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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Carlisle is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Bus Station via Queens Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Carlisle via Oxford and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Didcot to Carlisle?

The distance between Didcot and Carlisle is 275 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £45 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Didcot to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Carlisle bus from?

Didcot to Carlisle bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Carlisle train from?

Didcot to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Didcot to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Didcot to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Didcot to Carlisle bus arrive?

Didcot to Carlisle bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Didcot to Carlisle train arrive?

Didcot to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Didcot to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Carlisle is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Didcot to Carlisle.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 41m
£47–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
9h 34m
£53–82
Drive 273.8 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Carlislecar 273.8 mi
4h 44m
£68–98
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 33m
£95–350
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 33m
£52–204
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 47m
£66–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 49m
£120–358
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 18m
£109–285
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
6h 9m
£101–363
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 17m
£93–257
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 33m
£68–199

Didcot to Carlisle by train

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Distance: 273.2 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Carlisle via Oxford and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Bus Station via Queens Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 34m.

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