The distance between Nottingham and Carlisle is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nottingham to Carlisle by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Crewe and then to Carlisle.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Carlisle.
There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Carlisle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Nottingham and Carlisle is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Nottingham and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Carlisle is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Carlisle. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nottingham and Carlisle with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4h 25m.
Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Nottingham and Carlisle. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nottingham and Carlisle. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Nottingham and Carlisle. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nottingham and Carlisle. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Crewe + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £84($100) | every 3 hours | 332km (206 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 3h 40m | £48($57) | every 3 hours | 327km (203 miles) |
Train | 4h 25m | £76($90) | once a week | 306km (190 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | £14($17) | once daily | 326km (202 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £52($62) | on demand | 300km (186 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.