You can get from Carlisle to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
To get from Carlisle to Manchester on 30 Jun we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 101 miles (163 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Train • £45 • 1 h 44 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Avanti West Coast |
Travel 101 miles (163 km) by coach, flight, ferry or train from Carlisle to Manchester. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Carlisle to Manchester.
You can travel from Carlisle to Manchester 4 different ways: coach, flight, ferry or train.
A flight service offers the cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Manchester, which costs on average £1.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Manchester:
A flight is £40 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Carlisle to Manchester costing on average £40.
A flight is generally £1 less than a ferry for the same journey. A ferry costs on average £1 from Carlisle to Manchester.
A flight is generally £45 less than a train for the same route. A train costs on average £45 from Carlisle to Manchester.
The quickest way to travel from Carlisle to Manchester is by train, which takes on average 1 h 44 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, going by coach can take 3 h 5 min on average.
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The distance from Carlisle to Manchester is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Manchester is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Manchester as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Carlisle to Manchester:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carlisle to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Carlisle to Manchester with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this journey.
When planning your trip to Manchester from Carlisle, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Carlisle to Manchester online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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