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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Carlisle is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Carlisle via Northampton Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Carlisle via Leicester, Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Kettering to Carlisle?

The distance between Kettering and Carlisle is 248 miles. The road distance is 235.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Carlisle without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 3m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kettering to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Carlisle bus from?

Kettering to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Carlisle train from?

Kettering to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Kettering to Carlisle is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 3m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Kettering to Carlisle bus arrive?

Kettering to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Carlisle station.

Where does the Kettering to Carlisle train arrive?

Kettering to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Carlisle is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Kettering to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 184+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Kettering to Carlisle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kettering to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
5h 3m
£39–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Carlislebus Ukn31
7h 46m
£30–43
Drive 233.9 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Carlislecar 233.9 mi
4h 2m
£57–83
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4h 51m
£49–221
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
6h 22m
£61–194
Bus via Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 47m
£30–43
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 24m
£62–211
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 35m
£79–373
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 54m
£48–212

Kettering to Carlisle by train

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Distance: 246.1 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Carlisle via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Carlisle 5 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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