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How to get fromLiverpool to Settle–Carlisle lineby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Settle–Carlisle line by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Applebytrain
    4h 27m
    £55–122

  2. Drive 101.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Liverpool to Settle–Carlisle linecar101.5 mi
    1h 51m
    £25–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus590
    5h 38m
    £68–103

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to LeedstrainLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby StephentrainSheffield - Carlisle / ...
    4h 27m
    £55–104

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus StationbusUk072
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby StephentrainSheffield - Carlisle / ...
    6h 4m
    £46–72

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Settle–Carlisle line, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Settle–Carlisle line via Wigan North Western, Carlisle, and Appleby in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Settle–Carlisle line via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station in around 5h 38m.

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