(30 May 2014, 4:36 pm)northern156 wrote I've wanted to go down there for Trent Barton buses at some point. I'd probably go by train there and back one Saturday. I can probably go in one of those weeks if you're wanting company?
According to eezypeazy, there is one direct train from Carlisle to Nottingham per week. Cant remember what day of the week it is though.
Either way, going via Leeds from Carlisle would be the way forward.
The tram station is right on the railway station to take you into the town, otherwise the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre/Bus Station is just a short walk.