Carlisle, the only city in Cumbria, boasts a rich Roman history and industrial past. Reflecting this heritage, it has a host of museums and is also only a short hop from UNESCO Heritage site Hadrian’s Wall. As a border town, it holds the record as the UK’s most besieged city – nowadays though, you’ll find its doors are wide open. Getting there is easy too, as it’s just 20 minutes from Lockerbie and under two hours from Manchester.
Regardless of whether you’re visiting for work or to hike along the ancient Hadrian’s Wall Path, there are plenty of reasons to travel by train to Carlisle. Want to save yourself money and stress at the station? Book cheap train tickets to Carlisle today with TransPennine Express, either online or on our app.
As well as a taxi stand right outside the entrance. you’ll find the Court Square bus station just a five minute walk from the station. You can add a PlusBus pass to your Carlisle train ticket fare. There’s also a station car park and a number of car hire organisations nearby.
For ideas on what to do in Carlisle, visit Discover Carlisle.
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A season ticket is one of the best ways to secure over a third off train tickets if you regularly travel along the same route. Not only will you get the cheapest fares, but you’ll also save time by skipping the ticket queue. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket is right for you.
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Train ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. If you’re flexible with your travel times, you can bag the cheapest fares by choosing Off-Peak tickets. Check trains an hour or two before or after your ideal time to see if you can sneak some savings. Read about the different types of train tickets in our guide.
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