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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of L 369 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 369, while a train costs an average of L 1,185.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
L 1,185 Average price | L 369 Average price Cheapest | L 1,139 Average price | L 666 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Plymouth to Carlisle
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Carlisle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Carlisle:
A bus is L 770 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Carlisle costing on average L 1,139.
A bus is L 816 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Carlisle costing on average L 1,185.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
You'll arrive about 46m sooner (6h 24m by train vs 7h 10m by car). Tickets start at around L 1,185 compared to roughly L 666 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 Plymouth to Carlisle
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.
11:59 PM 25h51 Plymouth 1:50 AM Carlisle L 335 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:59 PM 25h51 Plymouth 1:50 AM Carlisle L 335 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:30 PM 13h20 Plymouth 3:50 AM Carlisle L 373 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Carlisle:
A bus is L 770 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Carlisle costing on average L 1,139.
A bus is L 816 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Carlisle costing on average L 1,185.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Travel with Loganair to go to Carlisle by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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