How to travel from Carlisle to Leeds

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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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Bus

€25

Average price

Cheapest

€27

Average price

3h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 41m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Northern Rail (3)

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Carlisle to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
01:55AM2h45
Carlisle
04:40AMLeeds
261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
01:55AM2h45
Carlisle
04:40AMLeeds
261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:55AM2h45
Carlisle
04:40AMLeeds
261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
12:50AM7h30
Carlisle
08:20AMLeeds
351One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:45AM5h55
Carlisle
04:40PMLeeds
381One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Carlisle to Leeds

Travel to Leeds 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 Carlisle to Leeds.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Carlisle and Leeds including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Leeds is a train with an average price of €5.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Carlisle to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The Carlisle to Leeds distance is approximately 152 km.
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Leeds is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carlisle to Leeds:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carlisle to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Carlisle to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
Omio customers who travel from Carlisle to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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