How to travel from Lancaster to Carlisle, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Carlisle is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 50min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lancaster 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 Carlisle.

  • Duration50min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Carlisle.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance108km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Carlisle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Lancaster and Carlisle is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Lancaster and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Carlisle is to take the train which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Carlisle. It typically takes around 50min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lancaster and Carlisle with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 50min.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Lancaster and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 50min, 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 Lancaster and Carlisle. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lancaster and Carlisle with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Lancaster and Carlisle. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 50min.

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 Lancaster and Carlisle. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Carlisle

Transport options from Lancaster to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
£30($35)
hourly110km (69 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
£6($7)
once daily108km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£19($22)
on demand108km (67 miles)

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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