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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Nottingham:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Nottingham costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€78) compared to roughly $68 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.48 (€-21.70). The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Carlisle to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carlisle to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:45 AM7h50Carlisle6:35 PMNottingham$361One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 AM7h50Carlisle6:35 PMNottingham$361One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 AM7h50Carlisle6:35 PMNottingham$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Nottingham:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Nottingham costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
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