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341 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Leicester to Carlisle

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Cheapest
By car (341 km)
3 h 39 min
341 km.
from $18
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Rideshare
3 h 39 min
341 km.
from $12.97
Train
4 h 40 min
276 km.
from $269.37
Bus, Train
6 h 47 min
276 km.
from $81.60
Train, Plane (Train)
5 h 11 min
276 km.
from $165.08
Train via Sheffield
5 h 41 min
276 km.
from $66.65
Bus
7 h 28 min
276 km.
from $95.43
Train, Plane (Train)
5 h 49 min
276 km.
from $176.49

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leicester St Margarets bus station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$120.25
Train from Crewe to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$49.37

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Bus from Birmingham to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$62.02

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$82.28
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$75.95

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$40.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Carlisle is to train via Sheffield which costs $51.09 - $81.52 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Carlisle is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Carlisle via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Carlisle via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Leicester to Carlisle?

The distance between Leicester and Carlisle is 353 km. The road distance is 341.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Leicester to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Carlisle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Carlisle train from?

Leicester to Carlisle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Leicester to Carlisle is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Leicester to Carlisle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Carlisle train arrive?

Leicester to Carlisle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Carlisle is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Leicester to Carlisle.

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

Book your Leicester to Carlisle train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leicester to Carlisle bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 507+ hotels available in Carlisle. Prices start at $35.32 per night.
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