How to travel from Glasgow to Carlisle

You can travel to Carlisle from Glasgow 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Carlisle is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $26 (€23) compared to other travel options to Carlisle:

Taking a bus is about $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $29 (€26) for this trip.

The fastest way from Glasgow to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 7 min.

There are alternative travel options to Carlisle that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 1 h 57 min   on average.

The distance from Glasgow to Carlisle is approximately 84 miles (136 km).

The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Carlisle is:

• 4 buses a day.
• 33 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Glasgow to Carlisle:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Carlisle.
• Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Glasgow to Carlisle depart from Glasgow Central to Carlisle.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Carlisle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• National Express can get you to Carlisle by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Glasgow to Carlisle for $26 (€23) on Omio.
• Avanti West Coast can get you to Carlisle by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Carlisle for $29 (€26) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Glasgow to Carlisle, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $26 (€23) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $29 (€26) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Glasgow to Carlisle online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.