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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 train, with an average ticket price of €73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 train costs an average of €73, while a flight costs an average of €543.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€73 Average price Cheapest | €543 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Carlisle to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Aberdeen:
A train is €470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Aberdeen costing on average €543.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 48m by train vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:05 AM 7h53 Carlisle 2:58 PM Aberdeen €191 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:05 AM 7h53 Carlisle 2:58 PM Aberdeen €191 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:05 AM 7h53 Carlisle 2:58 PM Aberdeen €191 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Aberdeen:
A train is €470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Aberdeen costing on average €543.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths) and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Aberdeen by flight.
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