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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carlisle to Birmingham

Composite routes from Carlisle to Birmingham

Cheapest
3 h 14 min
Car
313 km.
from $17
Other
5 h 15 min
Bus
277 km.
from €39.13
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Carlisle to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Birmingham is to bus which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlisle and arriving at Birmingham. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Carlisle to Birmingham?

The distance between Carlisle and Birmingham is 309 km. The road distance is 314.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $86.96 - $228.26 .

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

The train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street takes 3h including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Birmingham bus from?

Carlisle to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Birmingham train from?

Carlisle to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h and costs $86.96 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Carlisle to Birmingham bus arrive?

Carlisle to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Carlisle to Birmingham train arrive?

Carlisle to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Birmingham is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Carlisle to Birmingham.

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

Book your Carlisle to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Birmingham?

Book your Carlisle to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 2904+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $34.22 per night.
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