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Compare train and coach for Darlington to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £54.
Distance: 98 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Carlisle:
A train is £31 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Darlington to Carlisle costing on average £54.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£3. The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Carlisle
How to get to Carlisle from Darlington by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:022h44Darlington10:46Carlisle£221One-way1 change
Cheapest
- 8:022h44Darlington10:46Carlisle£221One-way1 change
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11:342h07Darlington13:41Carlisle£781One-way1 change
Other options
- 12:342h07Darlington14:41Carlisle£781One-way1 change
- 14:342h07Darlington16:41Carlisle£781One-way1 change
- 15:342h07Darlington17:41Carlisle£781One-way1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Carlisle:
A train is £31 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Darlington to Carlisle costing on average £54.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Carlisle as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Coaches mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
- Travel with National Express to go to Carlisle by coach.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Carlisle by train.
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