How to travel from Newcastle to Carlisle

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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 €2. 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 €2, and a bus costs an average of €43.

Distance: 85 km

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Bus

€11

Average price

Cheapest

€53

Average price

2h 1m

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1h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 15m

Average total duration

4h 45m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Newcastle to Carlisle

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

Our recommendation

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

Northern Rail (3)Y25851
08:48AM1h26
Newcastle station (NCL)
10:14AMCarlisle station (CAR)
121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)G90982
06:20AM1h38
Newcastle station (NCL)
07:58AMCarlisle station (CAR)
101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)G90882
08:26AM1h21
Newcastle station (NCL)
09:47AMCarlisle station (CAR)
131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y25849
07:58AM1h24
Newcastle station (NCL)
09:22AMCarlisle station (CAR)
121One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y25802
07:26AM1h37
Newcastle station (NCL)
09:03AMCarlisle station (CAR)
121One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G90983
07:03AM1h38
Newcastle station (NCL)
08:41AMCarlisle station (CAR)
131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Carlisle.

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

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

A train is €40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Carlisle costing on average €43.

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 25m.

The Newcastle to Carlisle distance is approximately 85 km.
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Carlisle is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Carlisle:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Carlisle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Carlisle by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER to go to Carlisle by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newcastle to Carlisle:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), LNER.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Carlisle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool. 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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