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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 an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. 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 train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $60.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Sunderland to Carlisle
Compare the available ways to get from Sunderland to Carlisle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Carlisle:
A train is $33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Carlisle costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$0. The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Carlisle:
A train is $33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Carlisle costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
- Around 12 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Carlisle by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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