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How to get fromWaterloo (Merseyside) to Carlisleby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo (Merseyside) to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 11m
    £45–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Handfield Road to Duke Streetbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    5h 39m
    £24–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Handfield Road to Duke Streetbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    3. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3h 42m
    £27–78

  4. Drive 120.9 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo (Merseyside) to Carlislecar car 120.9 mi
    2h 4m
    £30–43

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 14m
    £34–87

Waterloo (Merseyside) to Carlisle by train and foot

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Waterloo (Merseyside), England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Waterloo (Merseyside) to Carlisle via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterloo (Merseyside) to Bus Station via Handfield Road, Duke Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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