How to travel from Blackpool to Carlisle, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Carlisle is around 160km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Blackpool to Carlisle by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Preston and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated byNorthern Rail+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance160km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Carlisle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Blackpool and Carlisle is around 160km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Blackpool and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Carlisle is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Carlisle. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and West Coast Railways run train services between Blackpool and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Carlisle. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire and National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Carlisle. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Preston and then to Carlisle. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Carlisle. The distance is around 160km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).

How do I get from Blackpool to Carlisle

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Carlisle

Transport options from Blackpool to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£46($54)
hourly172km (107 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
£10($12)
once daily177km (110 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£28($33)
on demand160km (100 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Blackpool and Carlisle

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Airports near Carlisle

The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Carlisle