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Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $185.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$312 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Carlisle:
A bus is $244 (€200) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Carlisle costing on average $312 (€256).
A bus is $772 (€633) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Carlisle costing on average $840 (€688).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:55 AM22h00Plymouth5:55 AMCarlisle$491One-way0 transfers
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- 7:55 AM22h00Plymouth5:55 AMCarlisle$491One-way0 transfers
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- 7:55 AM22h00Plymouth5:55 AMCarlisle$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Carlisle:
A bus is $244 (€200) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Carlisle costing on average $312 (€256).
A bus is $772 (€633) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Carlisle costing on average $840 (€688).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Carlisle as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to Carlisle by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Carlisle by train.
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