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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Edinburgh.
There are 2 travel options from Carlisle to Edinburgh: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Edinburgh:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh costing on average $12 (€11).
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Carlisle is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 16 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.
The distance from Carlisle to Edinburgh is approximately 73 miles (118 km).
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Edinburgh is:
- 3 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Carlisle to Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Carlisle to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers take a bus from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) to Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Most travelers catch their train from Carlisle and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Carlisle to Edinburgh:
- National Express, FlixBus or Borders Buses can take you to Edinburgh by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Carlisle to Edinburgh for $8 (€7).
- Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper or first_transpennine_express can take you to Edinburgh by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Edinburgh for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct services available from Carlisle to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with Borders Buses.
- Direct trains with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper or first_transpennine_express with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Carlisle and Edinburgh.
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