How to travel from Bath to Carlisle, United Kingdom
The distance between Bath and Carlisle is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Bath to Carlisle by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carlisle → Bath if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train
Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Carlisle.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Carlisle.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£19($22)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Carlisle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bath to Carlisle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Bath and Carlisle is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bath and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Carlisle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Carlisle. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Bath and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Carlisle. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Carlisle. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Carlisle. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Carlisle. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Carlisle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train + 6 similar | 3h 10m | £125($150) | hourly | 718km (446 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 20m | £145($170) | every 2 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train | 3h 25m | £125($145) | once daily | 552km (343 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £285($335) | every 2 hours | 853km (530 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane | 4h 35m | £235($275) | once daily | 676km (420 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 35m | £170($200) | every 2 hours | 749km (465 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 50m | £275($330) | every 4 hours | 649km (403 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £135($160) | hourly | 472km (293 miles) |
| Train via Newport (S Wales) | 5h 55m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 507km (315 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | £19($22) | once daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £80($95) | on demand | 465km (289 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bath and Carlisle
Train operators
Transport for Wales
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Carlisle
The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Carlisle