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Compare bus, train, and flight for Birmingham to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €79.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€46 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Carlisle
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Carlisle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Carlisle:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carlisle costing on average €46.
A bus is €49 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Carlisle costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
The journey is about 34m faster (2h 53m by train vs 3h 27m by car) and roughly €22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€46 vs €68). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Birmingham to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:50 AM 5h20 Birmingham 5:10 PM Carlisle €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:50 AM 5h20 Birmingham 5:10 PM Carlisle €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:50 AM 5h20 Birmingham 5:10 PM Carlisle €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Carlisle:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carlisle costing on average €46.
A bus is €49 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Carlisle costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Carlisle as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Isle of Man (Steam Packet Company) and arrive in Douglas.
- 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 Avanti West Coast to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Carlisle by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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