How to travel from Liverpool to Carlisle

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Carlisle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 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 train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $17.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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$35

Average price

Cheapest

$37

Average price

$45

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 19m

Average total duration

4h 49m

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2h 28m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Carlisle is a train with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Carlisle costing on average $37 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Carlisle including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Carlisle among Omio's users.

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from Liverpool to Carlisle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM7h55
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    5:55 AMCarlisle
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM7h55
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    5:55 AMCarlisle
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressW85174
    8:13 AM1h56
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:09 AMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG86241+Avanti West CoastC01369
    9:45 AM2h12
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:57 AMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW84683+Avanti West CoastW34033
    11:19 AM2h29
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    1:48 PMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailG86232+Avanti West CoastW34144
    8:45 AM2h15
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:00 AMCarlisle station (CAR)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 PM8h05
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    5:55 AMCarlisle
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX181
    7:42 PM9h08
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    4:50 AMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX181
    7:38 PM9h12
    Liverpool, University
    4:50 AMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Carlisle.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Carlisle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Carlisle is a train with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Carlisle costing on average $37 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 49m.

The distance from Liverpool to Carlisle is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Carlisle is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Carlisle:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Carlisle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Carlisle by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Carlisle by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liverpool to Carlisle:
  • 1 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Carlisle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester. 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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