How to travel from Carlisle to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Carlisle and Isle of Man is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Carlisle to Isle of Man by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Wigan North Western then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Heysham then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration5hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Isle of Man by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Carlisle and Isle of Man is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Carlisle and Isle of Man by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Isle of Man is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Carlisle and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carlisle and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Carlisle to Isle of Man. We recommend that you drive to Heysham then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Isle of Man is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3hrs | £155($185) | every 2 hours | 387km (241 miles) |
| Train to Warrington Bank Quay, Fly | 3h 15m | £135($155) | hourly | 360km (224 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £110($130) | twice daily | 333km (207 miles) |
| Train to Leyland, ferry | 7h 35m | £70($83) | once a week | 333km (207 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 20m | £68($80) | once daily | 384km (239 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5hrs | £68($80) | twice daily | 227km (141 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carlisle and Isle of Man
Train operators
West Coast Railways
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man