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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Carlisle to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Birmingham:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Birmingham costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Birmingham costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express to go to Birmingham by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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