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4.6Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Carlisle
How to get from Bristol to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX100 · NX5909:50 AM8h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:10 PMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX100 · NX5909:50 AM8h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:10 PMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W339418:33 AM4h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:00 PMCarlisle station (CAR)$1041One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01064+W339359:33 AM4h28Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:01 PMCarlisle station (CAR)$961One-way1 transfer
- G00869_G01067+W3428610:33 AM4h29Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:02 PMCarlisle station (CAR)$1041One-way1 transfer
- G01075+W342921:30 PM4h33Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:03 PMCarlisle station (CAR)$1091One-way1 transfer
- NX040 · NX100 · NX5907:55 AM10h15Bristol, University Queens Road6:10 PMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$341One-way2 transfers
- NX040 · NX100 · NX5907:55 AM10h15Bristol, University Queens Road6:10 PMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$351One-way2 transfers
- NX104 · NX1814:30 PM12h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:50 AMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$361One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bristol to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Carlisle:
A bus is $70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Carlisle costing on average $109.
A bus is $123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Carlisle costing on average $162.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Carlisle:
A bus is $70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Carlisle costing on average $109.
A bus is $123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Carlisle costing on average $162.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Carlisle as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
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