What is the best way to travel from Carlisle to Aberdeen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Aberdeen from Carlisle. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Aberdeen from Carlisle?
You can reach Aberdeen with just £27 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Avanti West Coast4h 6m013:01CarlisleCentral Station17:07AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 13:01:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 17:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
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Avanti West Coast4h 9m017:05CarlisleCentral Station21:14AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 17:05:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 21:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
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TransPennine Express3h 48m012:10CarlisleCentral Station15:58AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 12:10:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 15:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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TransPennine Express4h 40m014:13CarlisleCentral Station18:53AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 14:13:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 18:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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TransPennine Express3h 53m016:16CarlisleCentral Station20:09AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 16:16:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 20:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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What are the fastest trips from Carlisle to Aberdeen?
You can get to Aberdeen from Carlisle in just 3h 48m with a Train from TransPennine Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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TransPennine Express3h 48m012:10CarlisleCentral Station15:58AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 12:10:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 15:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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TransPennine Express3h 53m016:16CarlisleCentral Station20:09AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 16:16:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 20:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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Avanti West Coast4h 6m013:01CarlisleCentral Station17:07AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 13:01:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 17:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
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Avanti West Coast4h 9m017:05CarlisleCentral Station21:14AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 17:05:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 21:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
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TransPennine Express4h 40m014:13CarlisleCentral Station18:53AberdeenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 14:13:00 to Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 18:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Bus from Carlisle to Aberdeen
What are the most popular stations in Carlisle and Aberdeen?
In Carlisle, you will usually depart from Coach Station, Central Station or MacDonalds Coach Station, while in Aberdeen you will be arriving at Central Station, Bus Station or Woolmanhill Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Aberdeen from Carlisle? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Carlisle and Aberdeen, you can pay as low as £27 with a Train from Avanti West Coast.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TransPennine Express: you will get to Aberdeen in just 3h 48m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Carlisle and Aberdeen are TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Carlisle and Aberdeen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Carlisle Lake Airport or to Cults, and look at flights from Carlisle Lake Airport, and landing at Aberdeen Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Carlisle to Aberdeen?
The most popular companies between Carlisle and Aberdeen, are TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast
All you need to know when you travel from Carlisle to Aberdeen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Carlisle to Aberdeen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Carlisle to Aberdeen
How can I reach Aberdeen from Carlisle?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Aberdeen from Carlisle.
How far is Aberdeen from Carlisle?
The distance between Carlisle and Aberdeen is 256.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Carlisle and Aberdeen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 44 kgs, and a flight 63 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Carlisle to Aberdeen?
You can get to Aberdeen with just £27 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast.
What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Aberdeen in just 3h 48m with a Train from TransPennine Express.
More routes to Carlisle and to Aberdeen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Carlisle and to Aberdeen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Carlisle
- Bournemouth to Carlisle
- Edinburgh to Carlisle
- Glasgow to Carlisle
- London to Carlisle
- Manchester to Carlisle
- Perth to Carlisle
- Preston to Carlisle
- Trips to Aberdeen
- Birmingham to Aberdeen
- Bristol to Aberdeen
- Cardiff to Aberdeen
- Dundee to Aberdeen
- Durham to Aberdeen
- Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen
- Edinburgh to Aberdeen
- Exeter to Aberdeen
- Glasgow to Aberdeen
- Inverness to Aberdeen
- Leeds to Aberdeen
- Liverpool to Aberdeen
- London to Aberdeen
- Manchester to Aberdeen
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Aberdeen
- Nottingham to Aberdeen
