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4.6Travel Information between Preston and Carlisle
 Distance | 78 miles (126 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $8 (€7) • 1 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $11 (€10) • 1 h 6 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Avanti West Coast |
Travel 78 miles (126 km) by train or bus from Preston to Carlisle. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Preston to Carlisle.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Preston to Carlisle
You can get to Carlisle from Preston 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Carlisle is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Carlisle:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train with an average ticket price of $11 (€10) from Preston to Carlisle.
The quickest way to travel to Carlisle from Preston is by train, which takes on average 1 h 6 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 45 min.
The distance is approximately 78 miles (126 km) from Preston to Carlisle.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Carlisle is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Preston to Carlisle as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Carlisle:
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Carlisle.
- Trains mostly leave from Preston and tend to arrive in Carlisle.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Preston to Carlisle:
- You can travel by bus to Carlisle from Preston with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Preston to Carlisle tickets for $8 (€7) on Omio.
- You can go to Carlisle from Preston by train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. You'll see cheap train tickets for $11 (€10) with Avanti West Coast from Preston to Carlisle on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Preston to Carlisle with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Carlisle with FlixBus.
- You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Carlisle with Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express.
Direct services to Carlisle tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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