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204 km.
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Carlisle, Great Britain → Birkenhead, Great Britain

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Two ways to Travel from Carlisle to Birkenhead

Composite routes from Carlisle to Birkenhead

Cheapest
2 h 15 min
Car
204 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 15 min
Rideshare
204 km.
from $7.76

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Halston Hotel to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$177.21
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$151.89

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Carlisle to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$82.28
Train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$34.18
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$69.62
Train from Preston to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85
Train from Preston to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$13.92

West Coast Railways

Phone:
+44 1524 732100
Email:
Website:
westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Train from Carlisle to Chester
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Birkenhead is to bus which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Birkenhead is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $30.43 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Liverpool ONE Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Birkenhead?

The distance between Carlisle and Birkenhead is 200 km. The road distance is 203.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $30.43 - $76.09 .

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

The train from Carlisle to Liverpool Lime Street takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Birkenhead bus from?

Carlisle to Birkenhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Birkenhead train from?

Carlisle to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Birkenhead is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $30.43 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Carlisle to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Carlisle to Birkenhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool ONE Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Birkenhead train arrive?

Carlisle to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Birkenhead is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Carlisle to Birkenhead.

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

Book your Carlisle to Birkenhead train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Carlisle to Birkenhead bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2172+ hotels available in Birkenhead. Prices start at $31.68 per night.
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