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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Carlisle:
A train is €34 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to Carlisle costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-4.28. The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 40m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Carlisle:
A train is €34 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to Carlisle costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Carlisle by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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