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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leeds to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Carlisle:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Carlisle costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Carlisle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Carlisle by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, LNER, Cross Country to go to Carlisle by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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