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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Carlisle:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carlisle costing on average $27 (€22).
A bus is $177 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Carlisle costing on average $194 (€154).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Carlisle by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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