How to travel from Carlisle to Lancaster

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Compare bus and train for Carlisle to Lancaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €14.

Distance: 57 miles (92 km)

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€13

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€14

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2h 19m

Average total duration

1h 49m

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2h 13m

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1h 43m

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from Carlisle to Lancaster

How to get from Carlisle to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Lancaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Megabus
11:45AM1h30
Carlisle
01:15PMLancaster
$231One-way
0 transfers

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Megabus
11:45AM1h30
Carlisle
01:15PMLancaster
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Megabus
11:45AM1h30
Carlisle
01:15PMLancaster
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Carlisle to Lancaster

Travel to Lancaster 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 Lancaster.

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There are 2 options to travel between Carlisle and Lancaster including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Lancaster is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Lancaster:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Lancaster costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Carlisle to Lancaster is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Train takes on average 52m.

The distance from Carlisle to Lancaster is approximately 57 miles (92 km).
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Lancaster is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carlisle to Lancaster:
  • Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
  • Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carlisle to Lancaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) to go to Lancaster by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Lancaster by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Carlisle to Lancaster with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3).
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Carlisle to Lancaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lancaster and these popular destinations at a great price.

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