The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Carlisle is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.
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Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Carlisle.
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Take the bus to Carlisle.
There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Carlisle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Carlisle is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Carlisle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Carlisle. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
London Midland, Vintage Trains and Avanti West Coast run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Carlisle. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Town Centre and Barford St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Carlisle. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Solihull then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Carlisle. The distance is around 366km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 637km (396 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 615km (382 miles) |
Train | 3h 55m | £81($95) | hourly | 349km (217 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | £17($20) | twice daily | 363km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £63($75) | on demand | 366km (228 miles) |
London Midland
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The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.