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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Carlisle is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Carlisle is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Carlisle via Norwich, Peterborough and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Carlisle?

The distance between Lowestoft and Carlisle is 361 miles. The road distance is 308.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Lowestoft to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Carlisle bus from?

Lowestoft to Carlisle bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Carlisle train from?

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

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Carlisle is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Carlisle bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Carlisle bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Carlisle train arrive?

Lowestoft to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Carlisle is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Lowestoft to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 34m
£68–156
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
9h 10m
£61–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
13h 57m
Drive 306.7 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Carlislecar 306.7 mi
5h 31m
£76–110
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
7h 20m
£110–406
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
10h
£73–253
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich 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
7h 42m
£82–288
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich 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
8h 15m
£86–258
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
7h 53m
£116–396
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 32m
£96–415

Lowestoft to Carlisle by train

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7h 34mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lowestoft to Carlisle.

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Distance: 358.5 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Carlisle via Norwich, Peterborough, and Newcastle in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 57m.

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