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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carlisle to Wales

Composite routes from Carlisle to Wales

Cheapest
5 h 2 min
Car
390 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$195.65
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$141.30
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$152.17

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$141.30
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.83–$141.30

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$41.30

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:
$39.13–$59.78
Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$43.48

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:
$33.70–$76.09

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:
$32.61–$81.52
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.09–$65.22
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.09–$65.22

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$17.39

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$92.39

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Kingsway
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$30.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Wales is to bus which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Wales is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Wales. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Cardiff via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Wales. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Wales?

The distance between Carlisle and Wales is 448 km. The road distance is 476.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $119.57 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Carlisle to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Wales?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wales is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $119.57 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Carlisle to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Wales train arrive?

Carlisle to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Wales is 477 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Carlisle to Wales.

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

Book your Carlisle to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Carlisle to Wales bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 336+ hotels available in Wales. Prices start at $38.02 per night.
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