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 4 hr 10 min.

250min
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
    99 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
    660 yd • 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
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carlisle to Barnard Castle by bus and train via NORTHERN, CROSSCOUNTRY and X75

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 CROSSCOUNTRY 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 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
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
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    660 yd • 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
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    200 yd • 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 116.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 250 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.

Public transport stations close to Carlisle

Carlisle is located at Carlisle, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle.

Bus stations close to Carlisle:

  • Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
  • Warwick Square, Carlisle
  • Lismore Place, Warwick Road

Public transport stations close to Barnard Castle, County Durham

Barnard Castle is located at Bridgegate, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Newgate, Barnard Castle.

Bus stations close to Barnard Castle:

  • Newgate, Barnard Castle
  • Market Place, Barnard Castle
  • Galgate - Stand A, Barnard Castle

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carlisle to Barnard Castle by bus and train via NORTHERN, CROSSCOUNTRY and X75

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 CROSSCOUNTRY 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 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
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
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    660 yd • 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
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    200 yd • 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 250 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X75.

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

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X75.

  • 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 4 hr 10 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 4 hr 10 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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