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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £320.
Distance: 361 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£320 Average Price | £117 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Cambridge:
A coach is £68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Cambridge costing on average £117.
A coach is £270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Cambridge costing on average £320.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Coach takes on average 9h 30m.
You'll arrive about 3h 7m sooner (1h 34m by flight vs 4h 41m by car). Tickets start at around £320 compared to roughly £69 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Cambridge from Carlisle by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Carlisle to Cambridge is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cambridge are London, Ely, Oxford, Norwich and St Albans. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cambridge on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Ely is a small Cambridgeshire cathedral city known for Ely Cathedral and its setting above the fens. The compact centre and riverside on the Great Ouse give it a calm historic character.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Norwich is known for its Norman cathedral, medieval lanes and strong independent character. Its historic market, literary links and mix of old churches and creative spaces give it a lively but relaxed feel.
St Albans is a historic Hertfordshire city known for Roman Verulamium and its prominent cathedral. Its compact centre mixes ancient streets, markets and green spaces with an easy, well-kept feel.
Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Cambridge.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Cambridge:
A coach is £68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Cambridge costing on average £117.
A coach is £270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Cambridge costing on average £320.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Coach takes on average 9h 30m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Cambridge as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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