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

The cheapest way to get from Sandbach to Carlisle is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandbach to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Sandbach to Carlisle?

The distance between Sandbach and Carlisle is 147 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sandbach to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £13 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Sandbach to Carlisle, including transfers.

Train or bus from Sandbach to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Sandbach to Carlisle is to train which takes 3h and costs £13 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 32m.

Can I drive from Sandbach to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandbach to Carlisle is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Sandbach to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 327+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Sandbach to Carlisle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 130 bus

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h
£13–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 32m
£23–49
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from Sandbach to Carlislecar 138 mi
2h 17m
£34–49
Line 130 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 130
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 28m

Sandbach to Carlisle by bus and train

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Map of how to get from Sandbach to Carlisle.

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Distance: 146.1 mi
Duration: 3h

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £13–70 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h.

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