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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Carlisle is to bus which costs £13 - £27 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Carlisle is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Halston Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Carlisle via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Hull to Carlisle?

The distance between Hull and Carlisle is 164 miles. The road distance is 154 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £19 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Hull to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Carlisle bus from?

Hull to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Hull to Carlisle train from?

Hull to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Hull station.

Train or bus from Hull to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Hull to Carlisle is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £19 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £27 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Hull to Carlisle bus arrive?

Hull to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Hull to Carlisle train arrive?

Hull to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Hull to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Carlisle is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Hull to Carlisle.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hull to Carlisle?

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 327+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Hull to Carlisle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Steam train

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain Hull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
4h 36m
£20–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
5h 50m
£13–27
Drive 153.1 mi
1. Drive from Hull to Carlislecar 153.1 mi
3h 4m
£37–54
Bus, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Street to Rail Stationbus X46 / ...
2. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain The Dalesman East
8h 23m

Hull to Carlisle by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Hull to Carlisle.

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Hull to Carlisle via Leeds in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Halston Hotel via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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