The distance between Carlisle and York is around 187km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Carlisle to York 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 York → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle and then to York.
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There are several options for getting from Carlisle to York by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).
The distance between Carlisle and York is around 187km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Carlisle and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to York is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £33 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and York. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carlisle and York with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.
Northern Rail, LNER, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and West Coast Railways run train services between Carlisle and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carlisle and York. We recommend that you drive to York. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to York. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle and then to York. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlisle and York. The distance is around 187km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £36($43) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Train to York | 2h 40m | £21($25) | every 20 mins | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £33($39) | on demand | 187km (117 miles) |
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West Coast Railways
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.