Carlisle travel guide
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You're Going to Love Carlisle
With a population of 72,633, Carlisle is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carlisle to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Carlisle
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hidden River Cafe (Brackenhill Longtown) and Plough Inn Wreay (Plough Inn) are great picks.
When to visit Carlisle
How to Get to Carlisle
Plane
When flying to Carlisle, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Carlisle departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Carlisle, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Carlisle is the busiest station in Carlisle. Another popular train station is Carlisle Wetheral, located 6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Carlisle is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 163 km from Carlisle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carlisle, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Carlisle takes 443 km and will cost you around £45. From London, the ticket costs about £81 for a journey of 620 km.
Airlines serving Carlisle
Where to stay in popular areas of Carlisle
Most booked hotels in Carlisle
Hiring a car in Carlisle
Hiring a car in Carlisle costs £37 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Carlisle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.82 and £23.76. The most frequently booked car type in Carlisle is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C4 Cactus or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.