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4.6Travel Information between Carlisle and Manchester
 Distance | 101 miles (163 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $6 - $18 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 2 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $18 (€16) • 1 h 46 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or TransPennine Express |
Travel 101 miles (163 km) by train or bus to Manchester from Carlisle. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Carlisle to Manchester.
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How to get from Carlisle to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Carlisle to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Manchester.
There are 2 options to travel between Carlisle and Manchester including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Manchester:
A bus is $12 (€11) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Manchester costing on average $18 (€16).
The fastest way from Carlisle to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 46 min.
There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:
Getting to Manchester by bus takes 2 h 15 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 101 miles (163 km) between Carlisle and Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Manchester is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Manchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carlisle to Manchester:
- Buses most often depart from Carlisle at Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Manchester at Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Carlisle to Manchester:
- You can take a bus from Carlisle to Manchester with National Express, FlixBus or Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Carlisle to Manchester.
- You can take a train from Carlisle to Manchester with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. Cheap tickets can be found for $18 (€16) with TransPennine Express from Carlisle to Manchester.
Yes, there are direct services available from Carlisle to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Carlisle and Manchester.
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