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Compare train and bus for Sunderland to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Sunderland to Carlisle:
A train is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Carlisle costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Carlisle:
A train is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Carlisle costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Carlisle by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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