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Compare train for Chester to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 190 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (2h 3m by train vs 2h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Carlisle
How to get to Carlisle from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
13:362h12Chester15:48Carlisle£1251One-way1 change
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- 13:362h12Chester15:48Carlisle£1251One-way1 change
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- 13:362h12Chester15:48Carlisle£1251One-way1 change
Other options
- 14:362h14Chester16:50Carlisle£1251One-way1 change
- 16:362h14Chester18:50Carlisle£1251One-way1 change
- 10:372h15Chester12:52Carlisle£1251One-way1 change
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FAQs: Chester to Carlisle
Travel to Carlisle 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 Chester to Carlisle.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Carlisle as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Coaches mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Carlisle.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Carlisle by train.
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