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Compare bus and train for Carlisle to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€46 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 York:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to York costing on average €46.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around €46 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-11.51. The journey takes 2h 31m versus 2h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Carlisle to York
How to get from Carlisle to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carlisle to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX590 · NX170 · YC84310:45 AM7h38Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)6:23 PMYork, Station Rd€481One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX590 · NX170 · YC84310:45 AM7h38Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)6:23 PMYork, Station Rd€481One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- C31894+
C019739:53 AM2h35Carlisle station (CAR)12:28 PMYork station (YRK)€771One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C31935+C019358:52 AM2h36Carlisle station (CAR)11:28 AMYork station (YRK)€521One-way1 transfer
- C32566+
TP2094009:28 AM4h02Carlisle station (CAR)1:30 PMYork station (YRK)€731One-way1 transfer - C31820+G800509:32 AM2h42Carlisle station (CAR)12:14 PMYork station (YRK)€771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to York:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to York costing on average €46.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and York as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to York by train.
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