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Compare train and bus 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 $13. 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 $13, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Lancaster 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 Lancaster:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Lancaster costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Train takes on average 46m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Lancaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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