There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Carlisle by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2h 43m£14–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2h 45m£6–14Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Leeds to Carlisle111.2 mi
2h 37m£14–20Drive 111.5 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Carlislecar 111.5 mi
2h 21m£27–39
Leeds to Carlisle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Carlisle is to bus which costs £6 - £14 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £26 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus Station station and arriving at Halston Hotel. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Leeds and Carlisle is 113 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £14 - £80.
The train from Leeds to Carlisle takes 2h 43m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Leeds to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £14 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £14 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Carlisle, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–80 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–80
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Leeds to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Carlisle is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Leeds to Carlisle.
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Book your Leeds to Carlisle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 584+ hotels available in Carlisle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds and Carlisle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








