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4.6Travel Information to Carlisle from Birmingham
 Distance | 171 miles (276 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $15 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $14 (€12) • 4 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $15 (€13) • 2 h 53 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Avanti West Coast |
Travel 171 miles (276 km) by train or bus to Carlisle from Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Carlisle.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Carlisle
Travel to Carlisle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Carlisle.
You can get to Carlisle from Birmingham 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Carlisle is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€12) compared to other travel options to Carlisle:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Carlisle costing on average $15 (€13).
The fastest way to get to Carlisle from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 53 min.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 25 min on average.
Carlisle is approximately 171 miles (276 km) away from Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Carlisle is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Carlisle from Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Carlisle:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Birmingham to Carlisle depart from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Carlisle:
- You can travel by bus from Birmingham to Carlisle with National Express or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Birmingham to Carlisle tickets for $14 (€12) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Birmingham to Carlisle with Avanti West Coast. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€13) with Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Carlisle.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Carlisle with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 2 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Avanti West Coast 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Carlisle as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Birmingham to Carlisle.
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