How to travel from Peterborough to Carlisle, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Carlisle is around 363km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Peterborough to Carlisle by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Newcastle

Take the train to Newcastle and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

LNER

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Train to Stansted Airport, plane

Take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance363km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Carlisle by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Peterborough and Carlisle is around 363km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Peterborough and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Carlisle is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Carlisle. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Peterborough and Carlisle with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 5m.

LNER, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Peterborough and Carlisle. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Peterborough and Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle and then to Carlisle. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Peterborough and Carlisle. The distance is around 363km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Peterborough to Carlisle

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Carlisle

Transport options from Peterborough to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Newcastle + 2 similar
3h 40m
£54($64)
hourly405km (252 miles)
Train4h 5m
£38($45)
once daily405km (252 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5hrs
£57($67)
every 3 hours410km (255 miles)
Train to Stansted Airport, plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
£175($210)
every 3 hours826km (513 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
£165($195)
every 3 hours791km (492 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£63($75)
on demand363km (226 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