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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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Edinburgh:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
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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.
- W342919:05 PM1h16Carlisle station (CAR)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W342919:05 PM1h16Carlisle station (CAR)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W342905:05 PM1h15Carlisle station (CAR)6:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W342863:02 PM1h16Carlisle station (CAR)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
- W342897:07 PM1h17Carlisle station (CAR)8:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$181One-way0 transfers
- W342139:02 AM1h17Carlisle station (CAR)10:19 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$211One-way0 transfers
- NX181 · NX5914:50 AM5h35Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)10:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Edinburgh:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Borders Buses to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express.
- 0 direct buses per day with Borders Buses.
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