What is the best way to travel from Lancaster to Carlisle?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Carlisle from Lancaster?
You can reach Carlisle with just £10 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Avanti West Coast0h 51m008:30LancasterCentral Station09:21CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 08:30:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 51m
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Avanti West Coast0h 54m007:00LancasterCentral Station07:54CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:00:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 07:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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TransPennine Express0h 55m005:52LancasterCentral Station06:47CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 05:52:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 06:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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TransPennine Express0h 55m007:20LancasterCentral Station08:15CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Northern1h 46m006:08LancasterWennington Train Station07:54CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wennington Train Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:08:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 07:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 46m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express1h 50m003:00LancasterCable St04:50CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 03:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express1h 50m003:00LancasterCable St04:50CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 03:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Lancaster to Carlisle?
You can get to Carlisle from Lancaster in just 0h 51m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Avanti West Coast0h 51m008:30LancasterCentral Station09:21CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 08:30:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 51m
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Avanti West Coast0h 54m007:00LancasterCentral Station07:54CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:00:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 07:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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TransPennine Express0h 55m005:52LancasterCentral Station06:47CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 05:52:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 06:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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TransPennine Express0h 55m007:20LancasterCentral Station08:15CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Northern1h 46m006:08LancasterWennington Train Station07:54CarlisleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wennington Train Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:08:00 to Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 07:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 46m
Fastest Trains Friday
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National Express1h 50m003:00LancasterCable St04:50CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 03:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express1h 50m003:00LancasterCable St04:50CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 03:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Bus from Lancaster to Carlisle
What are the most popular stations in Lancaster and Carlisle?
In Lancaster, you will usually depart from University, Central Station or Wennington Train Station, while in Carlisle you will be arriving at Coach Station, Central Station or MacDonalds Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Carlisle from Lancaster? With 2 connections between 5 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Lancaster and Carlisle, you can pay as low as £10 with a Train from Avanti West Coast.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Carlisle in just 0h 51m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Lancaster and Carlisle are Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Lancaster and Carlisle is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Morecambe or to Carlisle Lake Airport, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Carlisle Lake Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Lancaster to Carlisle?
The most popular companies between Lancaster and Carlisle, are Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Northern
All you need to know when you travel from Lancaster to Carlisle
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lancaster to Carlisle. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Lancaster to Carlisle
How can I reach Carlisle from Lancaster?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Carlisle from Lancaster.
How far is Carlisle from Lancaster?
The distance between Lancaster and Carlisle is 94.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lancaster and Carlisle?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 16 kgs, and a flight 23 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Lancaster to Carlisle?
You can get to Carlisle with just £10 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast.
What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Carlisle?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Carlisle in just 0h 51m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
More routes to Lancaster and to Carlisle
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Lancaster and to Carlisle. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Lancaster
- Aberdeen to Lancaster
- Bath to Lancaster
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- Bristol to Lancaster
- Cambridge to Lancaster
- Carlisle to Lancaster
- Cheltenham to Lancaster
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- Glasgow to Lancaster
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- Leicester to Lancaster
- Liverpool to Lancaster
- London to Lancaster
- Manchester to Lancaster
- Milton Keynes to Lancaster
- Nottingham to Lancaster
- Preston to Lancaster
- Stirling to Lancaster
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- Bath to Carlisle
- Blackpool to Carlisle
- Bournemouth to Carlisle
- Bradford to Carlisle
- Brighton to Carlisle
- Bristol to Carlisle
- Cheltenham to Carlisle
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- Edinburgh to Carlisle
- Exeter to Carlisle
- Glasgow to Carlisle
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- London to Carlisle
- Manchester to Carlisle
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle
- Oxford to Carlisle
- Preston to Carlisle
- Stirling to Carlisle
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