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

The cheapest way to get from Wantage to Carlisle is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wantage to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Wantage and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Wantage to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Wantage to Carlisle?

The distance between Wantage and Carlisle is 280 miles. The road distance is 275.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wantage to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £100 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Wantage to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wantage to Carlisle bus from?

Wantage to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Train or bus from Wantage to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Wantage to Carlisle is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £100 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Wantage to Carlisle bus arrive?

Wantage to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Wantage to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Wantage to Carlisle is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Wantage to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 613+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Wantage to Carlisle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Wantage 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
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 15m
£109–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 42m
£50–73
Drive 273.5 mi
1. Drive from Wantage to Carlislecar 273.5 mi
4h 45m
£67–97
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 20m
£92–381
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 1m
£98–266
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 6m
£71–166
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 55m
£133–288
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 28m
£120–440
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
6h 54m
£110–348
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 57m
£87–288
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 58m
£99–328

Wantage to Carlisle by bus and train

95Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wantage to Carlisle.

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Distance: 278.8 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Seesen Way to Carlisle via Osney Island, Oxford, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Osney Island, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 42m.

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