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How to get from Sunderland to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Sunderland to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Carlisle:
A train is $46 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Carlisle costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 7 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 (3) to go to Carlisle by train.
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