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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 $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$23 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
NX590Cheapest
NX181Fastest
W01971Other options
W02492W02493W02945NX595
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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.
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).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- 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.
- 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, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Carlisle by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
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