How to travel from Carlisle to Seaton, United Kingdom
The distance between Carlisle and Seaton is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Carlisle to Seaton by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Seaton → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Train via Newcastle
Take the train to Newcastle and then to Seaton Carew.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£36($43)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Seaton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Seaton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Carlisle and Seaton is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Carlisle and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Seaton is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Seaton. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carlisle and Seaton with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 30m.
Northern Rail and LNER run train services between Carlisle and Seaton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carlisle and Seaton. We recommend that you drive to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Carlisle and Seaton. The distance is around 151km (94 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 Carlisle to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Seaton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train via Newcastle + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £36($43) | hourly | 148km (92 miles) |
| Train | 2h 30m | £38($45) | every 20 mins | 148km (92 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £26($31) | on demand | 151km (94 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carlisle and Seaton
Train operators
LNER
Airports near Seaton
The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Seaton
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Seaton
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Seaton