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How to get from Durham to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Durham to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Carlisle:
A train is $36 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham to Carlisle costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Carlisle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Durham, University - Palatine Centre and arrive in Carlisle, Parkhouse Road (Argos).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Carlisle by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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