Leicester to Carlisle - Times?

SteVRs · 03-10-2005, 15:23

Anybody done this journey - how long?

Assuming 10:30 arrival, what time should I leave?

Moose · 03-10-2005, 15:31

Check Multimap and do a journey listing, it should give you a rough indication of the length of time needed. Then subtract that from 10.30am. Don't forget that it will not be completely accurate as it doesn't take into consideration rush hour etc.

Turbostream · 03-10-2005, 16:02

I do Birmingham to carlisle a couple of times a year, usually takes 4 - 41/2 hours with one stop. So if you allow an extra 1/2 hr from leicester you wont be far out.
I never go in rush hour so allow extra for that.

devonutopia · 03-10-2005, 16:10

I say leave 6 hours, so leaving at 4.30am.

I did Carlisle to Leicester (unintentionally) when I picked up Fabia mkII from Scotland. I got a bit tired and realise I wasn't going to make it to Devon in one go, so dived off to stay with the relations near Leicester. Was about 6 hours just cruising down the M6, came off at Rugby, then past Lutterworth to "home" (south of the city) I guess for Leicester itself you come off earlier and hit the M69 into the city - Would be a bit shorter.

As an aside, I can never see a sign for the M69 without s******ing....

SteVRs · 03-10-2005, 17:33

Thanks guys.

Jason, you went the long way - a50 (stoke- derby) would knock at least an hour off!

I hope

PussCat · 03-10-2005, 18:05

I woulda said about 5, 5½ hrs should be doable..... depending on how many times you stop of course

andy2407 · 03-10-2005, 21:05

www.theaa.com has a route planner on it too, which gives......

From Leicester,Leicestershire
To Carlisle,Cumbria
Distance 212.7 miles
Time 4 hr 24 min

I'd add another hour on for morning rush hour.

devonutopia · 03-10-2005, 21:09

Only 212 miles? surprising? Felt longer.

A50, eh?

Don't think I've ever used that road. I just assumed as the M6 went to Carlisle you'd wanna get on it a.s.a.p, and the M69 [s****** s******

] seemed the best route.

Anyway, I'm a Devonian now, not a Midlander so can't really comment as a "yokel" now

Welliesorter · 03-10-2005, 22:15

I went to Scotland this way a few weeks ago. Sadly, I can't remember the journey time but the figures quoted above seem sensible. Try M1 - A50 and then join the M6 at Stoke. Don't bother with the M69: you'd be heading south-west to go north-west and there's no point in going through the most congested bits of the West Midlands needlessly.

Wardy · 03-10-2005, 22:37

Autoroute 2005 comes out with 214 miles and 3hrs 12mins. You'd also spend £20.63 in diesel, according to my Fab vRS consumption figures and 96p/litre diesel

Route is from city-centre to city-centre. CLICK if you fancy having a look at the route it takes you (PDF format, 380KB). I always find the AutoRoute times are the quickest possible on quiet roads doing reasonable, slightly above limit speeds. So take into consideration your rush-hour time on the M6

Steve

devonutopia · 03-10-2005, 23:33

That map makes it very obvious the M69... [s****** s******] isn't the way to go. How good a road is the A50? Is it mostly dual carriageway?

Welliesorter · 04-10-2005, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

That map makes it very obvious the M69... [s****** s******] isn't the way to go. How good a road is the A50? Is it mostly dual carriageway?

The bit between the M1 and the M6 is almost entirely dual carriageway. There's a slight bottleneck around Stoke but this won't be an issue early in the morning.

Wardy · 04-10-2005, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welliesorter

The bit between the M1 and the M6 is almost entirely dual carriageway. There's a slight bottleneck around Stoke but this won't be an issue early in the morning.

Keep an eye on your speed is all I can say about the A50. Quite a few cameras and it's well represented with unmarked cars.

Take care...

Steve

***ColinD*** · 04-10-2005, 14:16

A50 Stoke is blocked up with roadworks at the moment, also M6 north bound from 16 (end of A500 fed by A50 @15), with specs @ 40...why 40 ffs I digress.

After that other than Thelwall it's pretty quiet, but lancashire operate bridge cash machines so be wary.

So you might want to think about A50/Buxton/Leek/M6# options.

Or since it's more than 4 hours push for a night in the westmorland hotel the night before, assuming it's work related...far better than the crack of pre dawn, especially if you have to get back the same day.

MikeW · 04-10-2005, 14:19

Definitely the A50, avoid as much of the M6 as you can!

***ColinD*** · 04-10-2005, 14:19

Oh and the A50 for many years used to be more like a mad max road

Then cameras were invented and doubled your journey time as well as making it tiresome to spot them...very quick road, but camera honey pot, you'd never see him

SteVRs · 05-10-2005, 12:06

Did it with a drive time of 3h30 on the trip computer - stopped once too but the car didn't record that.

Having read the above I'm up for a few points by the sound of it

Wardy · 06-10-2005, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinD

Or since it's more than 4 hours push for a night in the westmorland hotel the night before, assuming it's work related...far better than the crack of pre dawn, especially if you have to get back the same day.

It's a good point that, and a thumbs-up for the Westmorland Hotel too. Alongside the best services in the UK, IMO

Steve

class37 · 06-10-2005, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

Definitely the A50, avoid as much of the M6 as you can!

Sorry...... i live in carlisle and Regularly travel to crewe it takes me around 2hours 10 mins . Just Avoid peak times after preston u shouldn't have a problem. There are some road work just before u kion the A74 to cross the border.

03-10-2005, 15:23	#1
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03-10-2005, 16:10	#4
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,081 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	I say leave 6 hours, so leaving at 4.30am. I did Carlisle to Leicester (unintentionally) when I picked up Fabia mkII from Scotland. I got a bit tired and realise I wasn't going to make it to Devon in one go, so dived off to stay with the relations near Leicester. Was about 6 hours just cruising down the M6, came off at Rugby, then past Lutterworth to "home" (south of the city) I guess for Leicester itself you come off earlier and hit the M69 into the city - Would be a bit shorter. As an aside, I can never see a sign for the M69 without s****ing.... __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me.** Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

03-10-2005, 17:33	#5
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Members Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks guys. Jason, you went the long way - a50 (stoke- derby) would knock at least an hour off! I hope __________________ Engined bike. Engined car. Neither a Skoda - been there, done that

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PussCat Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,161 Members Car: Octy TDi Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	I woulda said about 5, 5½ hrs should be doable..... depending on how many times you stop of course __________________ Cheers... Caz

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03-10-2005, 21:09	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,081 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Only 212 miles? surprising? Felt longer. A50, eh? Don't think I've ever used that road. I just assumed as the M6 went to Carlisle you'd wanna get on it a.s.a.p, and the M69 [s**** s** ] seemed the best route. Anyway, I'm a Devonian now, not a Midlander so can't really comment as a "yokel" now __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me.** Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

03-10-2005, 22:15	#9
Welliesorter Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Leics Posts: 258 Members Car: Fabia Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I went to Scotland this way a few weeks ago. Sadly, I can't remember the journey time but the figures quoted above seem sensible. Try M1 - A50 and then join the M6 at Stoke. Don't bother with the M69: you'd be heading south-west to go north-west and there's no point in going through the most congested bits of the West Midlands needlessly. Last edited by Welliesorter; 03-10-2005 at 22:29.

03-10-2005, 22:37	#10
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,707 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 366 Times in 354 Posts	Autoroute 2005 comes out with 214 miles and 3hrs 12mins. You'd also spend £20.63 in diesel, according to my Fab vRS consumption figures and 96p/litre diesel Route is from city-centre to city-centre. CLICK if you fancy having a look at the route it takes you (PDF format, 380KB). I always find the AutoRoute times are the quickest possible on quiet roads doing reasonable, slightly above limit speeds. So take into consideration your rush-hour time on the M6 Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

03-10-2005, 23:33	#11
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,081 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	That map makes it very obvious the M69... [s**** s**] isn't the way to go. How good a road is the A50? Is it mostly dual carriageway? __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me.** Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

04-10-2005, 14:16	#14
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,297 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 26 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	A50 Stoke is blocked up with roadworks at the moment, also M6 north bound from 16 (end of A500 fed by A50 @15), with specs @ 40...why 40 ffs I digress. After that other than Thelwall it's pretty quiet, but lancashire operate bridge cash machines so be wary. So you might want to think about A50/Buxton/Leek/M6# options. Or since it's more than 4 hours push for a night in the westmorland hotel the night before, assuming it's work related...far better than the crack of pre dawn, especially if you have to get back the same day. __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

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MikeW Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,509 Members Car: Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Definitely the A50, avoid as much of the M6 as you can!

05-10-2005, 12:06	#17
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Members Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Did it with a drive time of 3h30 on the trip computer - stopped once too but the car didn't record that. Having read the above I'm up for a few points by the sound of it __________________ Engined bike. Engined car. Neither a Skoda - been there, done that

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