How to get from Carlisle to Barnard Castle by bus and train?

From Carlisle to Barnard Castle by bus and train

To get from Carlisle to Barnard Castle in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Carlisle station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X75 bus from Town Hall, Darlington station to Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Carlisle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Barnard Castle on the Moovit app.

205min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X75X75
Walk to Barnard Castle
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlisle
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    100 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    600 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - X75X75
    Wait for bus
    X75
    Barnard Castle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle
    ID durgamwj
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carlisle to Barnard Castle by bus and train via NORTHERN, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and X76

To get from Carlisle to Barnard Castle in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Carlisle station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X76 bus from Town Hall, Darlington station to Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Carlisle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Barnard Castle on the Moovit app.

179min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Barnard Castle
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlisle
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    85 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    600 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Barnard Castle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle
    ID durgamwj
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carlisle to Barnard Castle

The distance between Carlisle, County Durham and Barnard Castle, County Durham is approximately 186.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlisle to Barnard Castle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in County Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Carlisle to Barnard Castle

To check the bus and train schedule from Carlisle to Barnard Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Carlisle) and destination (Barnard Castle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carlisle to Barnard Castle by bus and train via NORTHERN, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and X76

To get from Carlisle to Barnard Castle in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Carlisle station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the X76 bus from Town Hall, Darlington station to Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Carlisle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Barnard Castle on the Moovit app.

179min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Barnard Castle
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlisle
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    85 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    600 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Barnard Castle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Barnard Castle
    ID durgamwj
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Barnard Castle?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X75.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlisle to Barnard Castle?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X76.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Barnard Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlisle to Barnard Castle?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Newcastle station near Carlisle in Carlisle to Newcastle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newcastle station near Barnard Castle in County Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlisle to Barnard Castle by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Carlisle in Carlisle and Barnard Castle in County Durham by train and bus is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlisle to get to Barnard Castle?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Newcastle station near Carlisle in Carlisle.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carlisle and Barnard Castle?

    Get off the train at the Newcastle stop, which is closest to Barnard Castle in County Durham.

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