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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 Average Price Cheapest | £182 Average Price |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Coach takes on average 15h 40m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by coach.
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