How to get from Penrith to Carlisle

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What is the best way to travel from Penrith to Carlisle?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Trains to Carlisle from Penrith. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
0h 35m
£5
£5
1
Train
0h 31m
£15
£16
6
Car
0h 20m
£2
£2
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Carlisle from Penrith?

You can reach Carlisle with just £2 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £2
Monday
from £15
Tuesday
from £5
Wednesday
Thursday
from £15
Friday
from £5
Saturday

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 20m
    0
    16:50
    Penrith
    17:10
    Carlisle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £2

    • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    0h 35m
    0
    05:20
    Penrith
    Train Station
    05:55
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 31m
    0
    09:59
    Penrith
    Train Station
    10:30
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £15
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 0m
    0
    10:32
    Penrith
    Train Station
    11:32
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £15
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 35m
    0
    06:31
    Penrith
    Train Station
    07:06
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £17
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 58m
    0
    07:59
    Penrith
    Train Station
    08:57
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £17

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    0h 35m
    0
    05:20
    Penrith
    Train Station
    05:55
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 31m
    0
    09:59
    Penrith
    Train Station
    10:30
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £15
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 0m
    0
    10:32
    Penrith
    Train Station
    11:32
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £15
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 35m
    0
    06:31
    Penrith
    Train Station
    07:06
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £17
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 58m
    0
    07:59
    Penrith
    Train Station
    08:57
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £17

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    0h 35m
    0
    05:20
    Penrith
    Train Station
    05:55
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

What are the fastest trips from Penrith to Carlisle?

You can get to Carlisle from Penrith in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 0h 20m
Monday
from 0h 31m
Tuesday
from 0h 35m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 0h 31m
Friday
from 0h 35m
Saturday

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 20m
    0
    16:50
    Penrith
    17:10
    Carlisle
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £2

    • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    0h 35m
    0
    05:20
    Penrith
    Train Station
    05:55
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 31m
    0
    09:59
    Penrith
    Train Station
    10:30
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £15
  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 31m
    0
    07:39
    Penrith
    Train Station
    08:10
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £17
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 35m
    0
    06:31
    Penrith
    Train Station
    07:06
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £17
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 58m
    0
    07:59
    Penrith
    Train Station
    08:57
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £17

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    0h 35m
    0
    05:20
    Penrith
    Train Station
    05:55
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 31m
    0
    09:59
    Penrith
    Train Station
    10:30
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £15
  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 31m
    0
    07:39
    Penrith
    Train Station
    08:10
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £17
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 35m
    0
    06:31
    Penrith
    Train Station
    07:06
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £17
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 58m
    0
    07:59
    Penrith
    Train Station
    08:57
    Carlisle
    Wetheral Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £17

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    0h 35m
    0
    05:20
    Penrith
    Train Station
    05:55
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Penrith to Carlisle

What are the most popular stations in Penrith and Carlisle?

In Penrith, you will usually depart from Motorway Service Station, Train Station or Langwathby Train Station, while in Carlisle you will be arriving at MacDonalds Coach Station, Coach Station or Central Station, 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 Carlisle from Penrith? With 2 connections between 4 Bus, Carpool 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 Penrith and Carlisle, you can pay as low as £2 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

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 Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Carlisle in just 0h 20m.

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 Penrith and Carlisle are TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and FlixBus, 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 Penrith and Carlisle 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 Lowther or to Carlisle Lake Airport, and look at flights from Carlisle Lake Airport, and landing at Carlisle Lake 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 Penrith to Carlisle?

The most popular companies between Penrith and Carlisle, are TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast

All you need to know when you travel from Penrith to Carlisle

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Penrith to Carlisle. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Penrith to Carlisle

How can I reach Carlisle from Penrith?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Carlisle from Penrith.

How far is Carlisle from Penrith?

The distance between Penrith and Carlisle is 27.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Penrith and Carlisle?

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 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 5 kgs, and a flight 7 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Penrith to Carlisle?

You can get to Carlisle with just £2 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Carlisle?

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 Carlisle in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Penrith and to Carlisle

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Penrith and to Carlisle. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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