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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Carlisle:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Carlisle costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
The journey is about 59m faster (1h 22m by train vs 2h 21m by car) and roughly $38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 vs $76). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Carlisle
How to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W339338:52 AM 1h13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:05 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- W33933
8:52 AM 1h13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:05 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34060
10:52 AM 1h12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 12:04 PM Carlisle station (CAR) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W00587
2:52 PM 1h13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 4:05 PM Carlisle station (CAR) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34265
6:52 AM 1h14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 8:06 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34268
4:52 PM 1h14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 6:06 PM Carlisle station (CAR) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX183 · NX595
5:20 PM 6h15 Edinburgh, Bus Station 11:35 PM Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Carlisle:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Carlisle costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Scotrail to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
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