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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Carlisle by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Carlisle?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Carlisle start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Carlisle?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Carlisle is 2h 42m, covering a distance of 94 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 36m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Carlisle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Carlisle?
The earliest train from Leeds to Carlisle departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Carlisle?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Carlisle?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Carlisle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Carlisle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leeds to Carlisle was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of £15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Carlisle as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £15 to £112 for a train ticket from Leeds to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-20.
Usually Transpennine Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
