How to get to Plymouth from Carlisle

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Compare train, coach and flight for Carlisle to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £91.

Distance: 510 km

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£45

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11h 13m

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10h 43m

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from Carlisle to Plymouth

How to get to Plymouth from Carlisle by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Plymouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
09:4513h25
Carlisle
23:10Plymouth
£291One-way
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National Express
09:4513h25
Carlisle
23:10Plymouth
£291One-way
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National Express
09:4513h25
Carlisle
23:10Plymouth
£291One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Carlisle to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

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There are 3 options to travel between Carlisle and Plymouth including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Plymouth is a coach with an average price of £40.

This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Plymouth:

A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Plymouth costing on average £91.

A coach is £202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Plymouth costing on average £242.

The fastest way to travel from Carlisle to Plymouth is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 36m.

Coach takes on average 15h 40m.

The Carlisle to Plymouth distance is approximately 510 km.
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Plymouth is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carlisle to Plymouth:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carlisle to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Carlisle to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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