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Compare bus, train, and flight for Carlisle to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Carlisle to Aberdeen:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Aberdeen costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $482 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Aberdeen costing on average $542 (€443).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Carlisle to Aberdeen
How to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carlisle to Aberdeen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G80217+
W331861:05 PM4h06Carlisle station (CAR)5:11 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G80217+W331861:05 PM4h06Carlisle station (CAR)5:11 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G80217+W331861:05 PM4h06Carlisle station (CAR)5:11 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$521One-way1 transfer
Other options
L87030+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+W331441:54 PM4h31Carlisle station (CAR)6:25 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$2341One-way2 transfers- L87042+
W85171+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street11:34 AM4h52Carlisle station (CAR)4:26 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$2341One-way2 transfers
BA1327 · BA13149:35 AM8h20Newcastle Airport5:55 PMAberdeen Airport$6191One-way1 transfer
BA4003 · BA7828 · BA788612:50 PM8h20Newcastle Airport9:10 PMAberdeen Airport$6971One-way2 transfers- BA1335 · BA13204:20 PM6h05Newcastle Airport10:25 PMAberdeen Airport$7221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Aberdeen:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Aberdeen costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $482 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Aberdeen costing on average $542 (€443).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Aberdeen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Houstons Minicoaches to go to Aberdeen by bus.
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