Distance | 171 miles | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | £27 - £49 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • £27 • 2 h 42 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £49 • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express, easyJet or Avanti West Coast |
Take a coach, flight, ferry or train to travel 171 miles from Birmingham to Carlisle. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as £27. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express, easyJet or Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Birmingham to Carlisle.
There are 4 travel options from Birmingham to Carlisle: coach, flight, ferry or train.
Train services offer the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Carlisle. Tickets for a train cost on average £27.
This is compared to other travel options to Carlisle:
A train is about £14 less than a coach, which costs on average £41 for this trip.
A train is £22 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Carlisle costing on average £49.
The quickest way to travel to Carlisle from Birmingham is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 4 h 35 min of travel time.
In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 2 h 42 min.
Carlisle is approximately 171 miles away from Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Carlisle is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Birmingham to Carlisle as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Birmingham to Carlisle:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Carlisle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
When planning your trip from Birmingham to Carlisle, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets to Carlisle from Birmingham online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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