How to travel from Carlisle to Newcastle

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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 €6, and a bus costs an average of €27.

Distance: 52 miles (85 km)

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Bus

€11

Average price

Cheapest

€53

Average price

1h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 31m

Average total duration

5h 1m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Northern Rail (3)

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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from Carlisle to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Northern Rail (3)G90791
09:55AM1h36
Carlisle station (CAR)
11:31AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)G90791
09:55AM1h36
Carlisle station (CAR)
11:31AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)G90791
09:55AM1h36
Carlisle station (CAR)
11:31AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)G90800
11:55AM1h36
Carlisle station (CAR)
01:31PMNewcastle station (NCL)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G90785
08:55AM1h36
Carlisle station (CAR)
10:31AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G90805
12:55PM1h36
Carlisle station (CAR)
02:31PMNewcastle station (NCL)
$171One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX590 · NX172
10:45AM8h05
Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)
06:50PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Carlisle to Newcastle

Travel to Newcastle 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 Newcastle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Carlisle and Newcastle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Newcastle is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Newcastle costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Carlisle to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 56m.

The distance from Carlisle to Newcastle is approximately 52 miles (85 km).
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Newcastle is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carlisle to Newcastle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carlisle to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Carlisle to Newcastle:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), LNER.
Omio customers who travel from Carlisle to Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newcastle and these popular destinations at a great price.
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