How much does a train ticket cost from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle?

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle?

The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle is 1h 31m, covering a distance of 53 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 12m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 27 trains available per day, including services from Northern , London North Eastern Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle?

The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 21:33.

Which is the best train operator from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	Newcastle	1h 34m	08:36	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	09:23	Newcastle	1h 22m	10:45	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	07:25	Newcastle	1h 35m	09:00	Carlisle	No tags
Train	08:06	Newcastle	1h 26m	09:32	Carlisle	No tags
Train	08:23	Newcastle	1h 39m	10:02	Carlisle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:24 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

53 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£34 - £58	Average duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £27	Average duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle?
The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle?
The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle is 1h 31m, covering a distance of 53 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 12m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 27 trains available per day, including services from Northern, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle?
The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 21:33.
Which is the best train operator from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Best price found

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£12

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£5

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£5

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£24

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£4

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£8

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£4

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £25 for a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-17.