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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Carlisle:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Carlisle costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 47m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Carlisle
How to get from Glasgow to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX5959:45 PM1h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:35 PMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5959:45 PM1h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:35 PMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W3344612:40 PM1h08Glasgow Central (GLC)1:48 PMCarlisle station (CAR)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W337768:00 AM1h08Glasgow Central (GLC)9:08 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$251One-way0 transfers
- W3346710:40 AM1h08Glasgow Central (GLC)11:48 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$251One-way0 transfers
- W334728:38 AM1h09Glasgow Central (GLC)9:47 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$251One-way0 transfers
- NX5908:40 AM2h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:45 AMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$131One-way0 transfers
- NX18111:00 PM1h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:55 AMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Carlisle:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Carlisle costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, TransPennine Express to go to Carlisle by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, TransPennine Express.
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