How to travel from Bournemouth to Carlisle, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Carlisle is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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 CarlisleBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance576km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Carlisle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($315).

The distance between Bournemouth and Carlisle is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Bournemouth and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Carlisle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Carlisle. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Bournemouth and Carlisle. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Bournemouth and Carlisle. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth 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 and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Bournemouth and Carlisle. The distance is around 576km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Carlisle

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Carlisle

Transport options from Bournemouth to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane + 4 similar
3h 25m
£265($315)
hourly812km (505 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
£270($320)
every 2 hours794km (493 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane3h 35m
£220($260)
once daily617km (384 miles)
Train to Woking, plane5hrs
£310($370)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane5h 15m
£180($210)
every 2 hours861km (535 miles)
Train
5h 60m
£160($190)
every 3 hours588km (366 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
£19($23)
once daily641km (398 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£100($120)
on demand576km (358 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bournemouth and Carlisle

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Airports near Carlisle

The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Carlisle