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Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
Leading city museum and gallery with Roman, Border Reiver, natural history, and art collections in a historic house.
Flights from Stansted Mountfitchet to Carlisle depart on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
There are 25 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 22:00. The fastest flight covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 1h 35m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Flights per day 29 |
Direct flights 25 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $82 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Carlisle:
A flight is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Carlisle costing on average $46.
A flight is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Carlisle costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Carlisle flights for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:25 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 1h30 | 7:55 PM Carlisle | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading city museum and gallery with Roman, Border Reiver, natural history, and art collections in a historic house.
Major museum inside Carlisle Castle exploring Cumbria's military past, regimental history, and border conflicts.
Hands-on Roman frontier gallery at Tullie House presenting Hadrian's Wall finds and frontier life in Cumbria.
Large central park with historic features, play areas, walks, and frequent events near the city centre.
Popular riverside park with trails, picnic areas, and open green space ideal for walking or relaxing by the Eden.
Attractive riverside walk near the castle and cathedral, offering green views and one of Carlisle's best strolls.
Cumberland Sausage is the area’s signature coiled pork sausage, seasoned with pepper and herbs. It is a protected regional specialty long associated with Cumbria.
A hearty hotpot of lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes, linked to old Cumbrian farm cooking and valued for its simple, filling character.
This traditional Cumbrian soup combines ham broth, split peas and vegetables. It reflects frugal northern cooking and is still a comforting local staple.
Established city-centre restaurant known for polished modern British cooking, tasting menus and a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-regarded independent bistro focused on locally sourced British food, steaks and seasonal specials in a casual setting.
Historic traditional pub serving cask ales and classic British dishes in a characterful setting close to Carlisle Castle.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local buses and trains are standard regional prices.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up small cafe bills and taxi fares.
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