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Compare train and bus for Preston to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Preston to Carlisle
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Carlisle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Carlisle:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Carlisle costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (1h 9m by train vs 1h 44m by car). Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €27 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 Preston to Carlisle
How to get from Preston to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 AM 2h25 Preston 3:50 AM Carlisle €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:25 AM 2h25 Preston 3:50 AM Carlisle €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:25 AM 2h25 Preston 3:50 AM Carlisle €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:25 AM 2h25 Preston 4:50 AM Carlisle €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Carlisle:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Carlisle costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with National Express to go to Carlisle by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Carlisle by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo.
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