How to travel from York to Carlisle

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Compare train and bus for York to Carlisle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 98 miles (159 km)

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$49

Average price

Cheapest

$43

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 29m

Average total duration

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from York to Carlisle is a train with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Carlisle:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Carlisle costing on average $52 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from York to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Carlisle including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from York to Carlisle among Omio's users.

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from York to Carlisle

How to get from York to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from York to Carlisle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    8:12 PM7h38
    York
    3:50 AMCarlisle
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    8:12 PM7h38
    York
    3:50 AMCarlisle
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:12 PM7h38
    York
    3:50 AMCarlisle
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    9:12 PM7h38
    York
    4:50 AMCarlisle
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from York to Carlisle

Travel to Carlisle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from York to Carlisle.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Carlisle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Carlisle is a train with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Carlisle:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Carlisle costing on average $52 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from York to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 7m.

The distance from York to Carlisle is approximately 98 miles (159 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Carlisle is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Carlisle:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Carlisle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Yorkshire Coastliner​ to go to Carlisle by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Carlisle by train.
Omio customers who travel from York to Carlisle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Carlisle and these popular destinations at a great price.

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