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Compare train for Carlisle to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a bus costs an average of $63.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Carlisle to Durham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Durham:
A train is $35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Durham costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Durham:
A train is $35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Durham costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Durham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Durham by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Durham by train.
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