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4.6Travel Information between Edinburgh and Carlisle
 Distance | 73 miles (118 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $13 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $8 (€7) • 2 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $13 (€12) • 1 h 12 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Avanti West Coast |
Travel 73 miles (118 km) by train or bus to Carlisle from Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Carlisle.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle
Travel to Carlisle 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 Edinburgh to Carlisle.
There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Carlisle:
Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€12) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Edinburgh to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 12 min.
There are alternative travel options to Carlisle that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 25 min of travel time.
Carlisle is approximately 73 miles (118 km) away from Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Carlisle is:
- 3 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Carlisle as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Carlisle:
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Trains from Edinburgh to Carlisle most often leave from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Carlisle.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Carlisle:
- You can go to Carlisle from Edinburgh by bus with National Express, FlixBus or Borders Buses. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Edinburgh to Carlisle on Omio.
- You can travel between Edinburgh and Carlisle by train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail or first_transpennine_express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $13 (€12) with TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Carlisle.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Carlisle with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Borders Buses 1 direct bus per day.
- Direct train available with Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Carlisle as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Edinburgh and Carlisle.
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