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Compare bus and train for Carlisle to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 152 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Leeds:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Leeds costing on average €7.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Leeds as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Leeds by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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