Essex to Carlisle by Public Transport

[Debs1964]

Does anyone out there know the easiest and cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Carlisle by public transport, though not flying. All answers gratefully received. thanks

[NORMANTHEDOG]

i would think,national express coaches,up to stanstead,then on from there,check their website.

[sddsddean]

According to National Rail enquiries http://ojp2.nationalrail.co.uk/en/pj/jp
its Chelmsford - Liverpool St, across London a bit and Euston - Carlisle. According to which service you use its about 4hrs 40mins - 5hrs 50 mins. Cost is �89.50 single,�90.50 return.

[dzug]

By booking in advance you can get the London-Glasgow sector very much cheaper than that - the cheapest possible single is �15 with GNER from Kings Cross..

[Gef]

When are you going?

If you book well in advance it can be as cheap as �21 each way on the train.

dzug, GNER London-Glasgow trains do not go through Carlisle.

[dzug]

Gef, Debs, sorry - misread as Glasgow! for some reason.

[Braveheart64]

Thanks guys for all your answers very helpful, not sure yet when I am going, just wanted to get some ideas. You've all been great!! Thanks