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Compare train and coach for Carlisle to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 380 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Cardiff from Carlisle by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Cardiff is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff 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 Cardiff.
There are 2 options to travel to Cardiff from Carlisle including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Cardiff is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £24 compared to other travel options to Cardiff:
A coach is £41 less than a train with an average ticket price of £65 from Carlisle to Cardiff.
The fastest way to get to Cardiff from Carlisle is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 50 min.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Coach takes on average 12 h 20 min.
You should expect to travel around 236 miles from Carlisle to Cardiff.
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Cardiff is:
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cardiff from Carlisle as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Carlisle to Cardiff:
The following travel companies offer services from Carlisle to Cardiff:
- National Express can get you to Cardiff by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with National Express from Carlisle to Cardiff for £48 on Omio.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express for trains to Cardiff. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Carlisle to Cardiff tickets on Omio for £65.
Yes, there are direct services available from Carlisle to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Carlisle to Cardiff.
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