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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, and a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Carlisle:
A train is $12 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Carlisle costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Carlisle by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Carlisle by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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