How to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 73 miles (119 km)

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Driving

$24

Average price

$19

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Cheapest

$79

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

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30m

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3h 4m

Average total duration

2h 34m

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2h 21m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Carlisle:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Carlisle costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Carlisle including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Carlisle

How to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Avanti West CoastW01974
    10:52 AM1h12
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    12:04 PMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 PM3h35
    Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
    1:50 AMCarlisle
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW01974
    10:52 AM1h12
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    12:04 PMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW02947
    8:52 AM1h13
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    10:05 AMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastL02363
    2:52 PM1h14
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    4:06 PMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW02942
    12:52 PM1h14
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    2:06 PMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM3h40
    Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)
    1:50 AMCarlisle
    $161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:05 PM3h45
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    1:50 AMCarlisle
    $161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:21 PM3h29
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    1:50 AMCarlisle
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Carlisle including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Carlisle:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Carlisle costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 34m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Carlisle is approximately 73 miles (119 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Carlisle is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Carlisle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Carlisle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Carlisle.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Carlisle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Borders Buses to go to Carlisle by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, first_transpennine_express to go to Carlisle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Carlisle with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Borders Buses.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Carlisle and these popular destinations at a great price.
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