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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Carlisle is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Carlisle via Peterborough and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Ely to Carlisle?

The distance between Ely and Carlisle is 284 miles. The road distance is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Ely to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Carlisle bus from?

Ely to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Carlisle train from?

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

Train or bus from Ely to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Ely to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Ely to Carlisle bus arrive?

Ely to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Carlisle train arrive?

Ely to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Ely to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Carlisle is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Ely to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ely to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 10m
£88–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 57m
£48–127
Drive 255.5 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Carlislecar 255.5 mi
4h 25m
£63–91
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 3m
£66–229
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 17m
£127–208
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 36m
£119–196
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 47m
£80–199
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 44m
£128–413
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
6h 8m
£110–293
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 52m
£118–288

Ely to Carlisle by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Carlisle via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 57m.

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