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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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Carlisle:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Carlisle costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:10 AM2h45Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)5:55 AMCarlisle$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:10 AM2h45Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)5:55 AMCarlisle$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus3:10 AM2h45Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)5:55 AMCarlisle$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
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W333905:59 AM3h01Leeds station (LDS)9:00 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$311One-way1 transfer 
TP574600 · W851633:40 AM4h35Leeds station (LDS)8:15 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$371One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX18111:25 PM5h25Leeds, Coach Station4:50 AMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$441One-way1 transfer- NX170 · NX5901:15 PM4h55Leeds, Coach Station6:10 PMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Carlisle:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Carlisle costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Carlisle by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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