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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 46m. 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 $20.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Carlisle:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Carlisle costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva North West, FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Carlisle by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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