How to travel from Carlisle to Nottingham

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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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€46

Average price

€34

Average price

Cheapest

4h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 11m

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30m

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7h 20m

Average total duration

6h 50m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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from Carlisle to Nottingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
12:55AM12h55
Carlisle
01:50PMNottingham
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
12:55AM12h55
Carlisle
01:50PMNottingham
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:55AM12h55
Carlisle
01:50PMNottingham
$481One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Carlisle to Nottingham

Travel to Nottingham 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 Nottingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Carlisle and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $32 (€25).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Nottingham costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Carlisle to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Carlisle to Nottingham is approximately 152 miles (246 km).
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Nottingham is:
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carlisle to Nottingham:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carlisle to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express to go to Nottingham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Carlisle to Nottingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nottingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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