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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €229.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€108 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €229 Average price | €120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Carlisle
Compare the available ways to get from London to Carlisle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Carlisle:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carlisle costing on average €108.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Carlisle costing on average €229.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
The journey is about 1h 56m faster (3h 59m by train vs 5h 55m by car) and roughly €12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€108 vs €120). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Carlisle
How to get from London to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX595
11:00 PM 6h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:45 AM Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX595
11:00 PM 6h45 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:45 AM Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U24148:45 PM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 10:00 PM Glasgow International Airport €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C0058110:19 AM 4h08 London Euston (EUS) 2:27 PM Carlisle station (CAR) €33 1 One-way 0 transfers- W34033
10:30 AM 3h18 London Euston (EUS) 1:48 PM Carlisle station (CAR) €46 1 One-way 0 transfers - W33912
9:30 AM 3h17 London Euston (EUS) 12:47 PM Carlisle station (CAR) €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX590
9:00 AM 9h10 London, Victoria Coach Station 6:10 PM Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus11:00 PM 6h55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 5:55 AM Carlisle €21 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
10:30 PM 7h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:55 AM Carlisle €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
RK 1758:05 PM 1h35 London Stansted Airport 9:40 PM Glasgow International Airport €22 1 One-way 0 transfers- RK 330
6:25 AM 1h35 London Stansted Airport 8:00 AM Glasgow International Airport €25 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2412
9:00 AM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 10:20 AM Glasgow International Airport €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Carlisle:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carlisle costing on average €108.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Carlisle costing on average €229.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Carlisle as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Carlisle by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Carlisle by train.
- 25 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper.
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