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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. 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 $41, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m 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 Liverpool to Carlisle
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Carlisle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Carlisle:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Carlisle costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Carlisle
How to get from Liverpool to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G86241+C013699:45 AM 2h12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:57 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G86241+C01369
9:45 AM 2h12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:57 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W851748:13 AM 1h56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 10:09 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G86232+W34144
8:45 AM 2h15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:00 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84670+W34254+
ME3221008:50 AM 2h59 Moorfields (MRF) 11:49 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $27 1 One-way 2 transfers - G89635+W34177
8:39 AM 2h08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 10:47 AM Carlisle station (CAR) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM 7h55 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre 5:55 AM Carlisle $27 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:50 PM 8h05 Liverpool, Liverpool One 5:55 AM Carlisle $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Carlisle:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Carlisle costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 Douglas and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Lumo to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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