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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$227.84
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Birmingham to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
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:
$39.24–$88.60

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93
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:
$30.38–$75.95

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Kingsway GD to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Carlisle is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 9h 4m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Carlisle?

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

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Carlisle via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Carlisle?

The distance between Cardiff and Carlisle is 448 km. The road distance is 474.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cardiff to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carlisle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carlisle train from?

Cardiff to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Cardiff to Carlisle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Carlisle train arrive?

Cardiff to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Carlisle is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Cardiff to Carlisle.

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

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

Book your Cardiff to Carlisle bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 494+ hotels available in Carlisle. Prices start at $36.50 per night.
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