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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$150 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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Direct Options | 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 London to Carlisle:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Carlisle costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carlisle costing on average $150 (€123).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
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.
- NX59511:00 PM6h45London, Victoria Coach Station5:45 AMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX59511:00 PM6h45London, Victoria Coach Station5:45 AMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13408:50 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
Other options
C0058110:19 AM4h08London Euston (EUS)2:27 PMCarlisle station (CAR)$481One-way0 transfers
C0058110:19 AM4h08London Euston (EUS)2:27 PMCarlisle station (CAR)$601One-way0 transfers- W342065:31 AM3h50London Euston (EUS)9:21 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$811One-way0 transfers
- NX5909:00 AM9h40London, Victoria Coach Station6:40 PMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM6h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:55 AMCarlisle$391One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:30 PM7h25London, Victoria Coach Station5:55 AMCarlisle$391One-way0 transfers
RK 1758:05 AM1h35London Stansted Airport9:40 AMGlasgow International Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
U241410:30 PM1h15London Stansted Airport11:45 PMGlasgow International Airport$1241One-way0 transfers- U28657:10 PM1h30London Gatwick Airport8:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Carlisle:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Carlisle costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carlisle costing on average $150 (€123).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet to go to Carlisle by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 25 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
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