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

The cheapest way to get from Frome to Carlisle is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frome to Carlisle is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Frome and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Frome to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Memorial Theatre Complex and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Frome and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Frome to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Frome and arriving at Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Frome to Carlisle?

The distance between Frome and Carlisle is 317 miles. The road distance is 294.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Frome to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Frome to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frome to Carlisle bus from?

Frome to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Frome to Carlisle train from?

Frome to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Frome station.

Train or bus from Frome to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Frome to Carlisle is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Frome to Carlisle bus arrive?

Frome to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Frome to Carlisle train arrive?

Frome to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Frome to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Frome to Carlisle is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Frome to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frome to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
6h 28m
£50–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 9m
£20–38
Drive 292.6 mi
1. Drive from Frome to Carlislecar 292.6 mi
5h 8m
£72–104
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Frome 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 51m
£44–130
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
9h 10m
£92–181
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frome to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 35m
£47–177
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frome to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 9m
£60–162
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 27m
£108–277
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 22m
£104–451
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
7h 4m
£119–244

Frome to Carlisle by train

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Frome to Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 9m.

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