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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Middlesbrough to Carlisle:
A train is $42 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Middlesbrough to Carlisle costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
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How to get from Middlesbrough to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:19 AM3h22Middlesbrough10:41 AMCarlisle$281One-way0 transfers
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7:19 AM3h22Middlesbrough10:41 AMCarlisle$281One-way0 transfers
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7:19 AM3h22Middlesbrough10:41 AMCarlisle$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Carlisle:
A train is $42 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Middlesbrough to Carlisle costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Carlisle by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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