How to travel from Saint Davids to Carlisle, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Carlisle is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Carlisle by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarlisleSaint Davids if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Rhoose, plane

Take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £285($340)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance488km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Carlisle by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Saint Davids and Carlisle is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)

It takes around 12h 40m to get from Saint Davids and Carlisle by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Carlisle is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Carlisle. We recommend that you drive to Carlisle. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Carlisle. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Carlisle. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 7h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Davids and Carlisle. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Carlisle is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 40m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).

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Transport options from Saint Davids to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Rhoose, plane + 3 similar
6h 20m
£285($340)
3 times a week875km (544 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane7h 15m
£200($235)
every 4 hours963km (599 miles)
Train and Plane7h 25m
£215($255)
every 4 hours955km (594 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane7h 30m
£195($230)
once daily797km (495 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
£23($27)
twice daily730km (453 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£84($100)
on demand488km (303 miles)

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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