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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 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 $39, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Carlisle
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Carlisle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Carlisle:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Carlisle costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 35m 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 Leeds to Carlisle
How to get from Leeds to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C32438
5:16 AM 2h46 Leeds station (LDS) 8:02 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C32438
5:16 AM 2h46 Leeds station (LDS) 8:02 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C32441
7:47 AM 2h42 Leeds station (LDS) 10:29 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C31880
9:18 AM 2h44 Leeds station (LDS) 12:02 PM Carlisle station (CAR) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers 
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W339129:30 AM 3h17 Leeds station (LDS) 12:47 PM Carlisle station (CAR) $32 1 One-way 3 transfers- C24399+P28660+W34033
10:00 AM 3h48 Leeds station (LDS) 1:48 PM Carlisle station (CAR) $32 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Carlisle:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Carlisle costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 8 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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