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4.6Travel Information from Manchester to Carlisle
 Distance | 101 miles (163 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $6 - $16 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 2 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $16 (€15) • 1 h 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or TransPennine Express |
Take a train or bus to travel 101 miles (163 km) to Carlisle from Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Carlisle.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Carlisle
Travel to Carlisle 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 Manchester to Carlisle.
There are 2 options to travel from Manchester to Carlisle including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carlisle is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Carlisle:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€15) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Manchester to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Carlisle that take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 15 min on average.
The distance is approximately 101 miles (163 km) from Manchester to Carlisle.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Carlisle is:
- 3 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Carlisle 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 Manchester to Carlisle:
- Buses most often depart from Manchester at Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle at Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Trains from Manchester to Carlisle most often leave from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Carlisle.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Carlisle:
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus to go to Carlisle by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Manchester to Carlisle tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express to go to Carlisle by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Northern Rail (3) Manchester to Carlisle tickets on Omio for $16 (€15).
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Carlisle with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Carlisle with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Carlisle with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express.
Direct services to Carlisle tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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