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

The cheapest way to get from Swinton to Carlisle is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swinton to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swinton and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Swinton to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Leinster Road and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Swinton to Carlisle?

The distance between Swinton and Carlisle is 123 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swinton to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £25 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Swinton to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swinton to Carlisle bus from?

Swinton to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Swinton to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Swinton to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £25 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Swinton to Carlisle bus arrive?

Swinton to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swinton to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Swinton to Carlisle is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Swinton to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 613+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Swinton to Carlisle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 22 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 39m
£26–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4h 26m
£21–30
Drive 113.4 mi
1. Drive from Swinton to Carlislecar 113.4 mi
1h 54m
£28–41
Line 22 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Avenue to Bolton Interchangebus 22
2. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 23m

Swinton to Carlisle by bus and train

237Weekly Services

2h 39mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swinton to Carlisle.

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Distance: 121.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Swinton, Salford, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Leinster Road to Carlisle via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Salford Crescent, and Preston in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 3h.

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