How to travel from Glasgow to Carlisle

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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 prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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2h 17m

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1h 47m

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2h 21m

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1h 51m

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from Glasgow to Carlisle

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

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

Avanti West CoastW02948
08:00AM1h09
Glasgow Central (GLC)
09:09AMCarlisle station (CAR)
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Avanti West CoastW03065
06:29AM1h16
Glasgow Central (GLC)
07:45AMCarlisle station (CAR)
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW02948
08:00AM1h09
Glasgow Central (GLC)
09:09AMCarlisle station (CAR)
$331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC73787
07:45AM1h37
Glasgow Central (GLC)
09:22AMCarlisle station (CAR)
$511One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36723
07:11AM1h22
Glasgow Central (GLC)
08:33AMCarlisle station (CAR)
$611One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY39151
07:07AM2h29
Glasgow Central (GLC)
09:36AMCarlisle station (CAR)
$701One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Carlisle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Carlisle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Carlisle is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Carlisle costing on average $14 (€11).

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

Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Glasgow to Carlisle is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Carlisle is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Carlisle:
  • 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).
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:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Carlisle by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Carlisle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Carlisle with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Carlisle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, 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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