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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 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 $4, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Carlisle
How to get from Newcastle to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G9089510:26 AM1h20Newcastle station (NCL)11:46 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$161One-way0 transfers
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G908889:26 AM1h20Newcastle station (NCL)10:46 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$141One-way0 transfers
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G9089510:26 AM1h20Newcastle station (NCL)11:46 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$161One-way0 transfers
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G907579:52 AM1h27Newcastle station (NCL)11:19 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$161One-way0 transfers
G908828:26 AM1h21Newcastle station (NCL)9:47 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$141One-way0 transfers
Y258518:48 AM1h26Newcastle station (NCL)10:14 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$161One-way0 transfers
NX177 · NX59010:45 AM7h25Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station6:10 PMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$721One-way1 transfer
NX172 · NX1815:35 PM11h15Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station4:50 AMCarlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)$661One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to Carlisle
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Carlisle:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Carlisle costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Carlisle by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Carlisle by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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