Leeds (West Yorkshire) to Carlisle (Cumbria) from $17: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• On your train trip from Leeds to Carlisle, you'll find catering services provided by TransPennine Express and Northern Rail, the primary operators for this route. They offer a selection of light snacks, sandwiches, and drinks. For longer journeys, you can also purchase hot food options from the catering trolley service, so keep an eye out for announcements regarding service availability on your train.

• For seating options, both TransPennine Express and Northern Rail offer a range of choices. TransPennine Express has First Class seating with spacious seats, complimentary refreshments, and quieter carriages, while Economy Class provides comfortable seating with standard amenities. Northern Rail typically operates on a regional service model with standard seating options. You can book your preferred class through their websites: TransPennine Express (tpexpress.co.uk) and Northern Rail (northernrailway.co.uk).

• Upon arrival at Carlisle station, you'll find facilities like restrooms and a waiting area. Unfortunately, there are no showers available at the station, but you can leave luggage at the station's left luggage service for a small fee. This can be useful if you want to explore Carlisle without carrying your bags. The station staff can direct you to the left luggage area easily. Additionally, to get to the city center quickly from Carlisle station, you can take the no. 67 bus which stops directly outside the station and travels frequently to the city center.