Carlisle United are based at Brunton Park and carry the football identity of Cumbria. The Cumbrians have a long Football League history, memorable cup runs and one of the longest away trips for many clubs. Their return to the National League placed a major northern club back in the fifth tier.
Brunton Park is one of the largest and most traditional grounds in the National League, and it retains a strong Football League character. It sits just off Warwick Road, within walking distance of Carlisle city centre and railway station, and has a much bigger feel than most grounds at this level.
The stadium is made up of the large East Stand along one side, the older Main Stand and paddock areas opposite, the Warwick Road End behind one goal and the Petteril End behind the other. The East Stand is the most modern and substantial part of the ground, while other areas retain a more traditional, uneven lower-league character.
For home supporters, the Warwick Road End is normally the main atmosphere section. For neutrals, the East Stand or Main Stand gives the clearest side-on view. The ground can feel spacious when crowds are lower, but for bigger fixtures it still has the scale, sightlines and edge of a proper league stadium.
Cumbria’s main football derby, a long-distance county rivalry with pride for Barrow and Carlisle supporters well beyond the league table.
No upcoming rivalry fixture currently listed.
A county rivalry carrying north-west Cumbrian pride, with Workington historically measuring itself against the region’s bigger league club.
No upcoming rivalry fixture currently listed.
Away supporters at Brunton Park have historically been housed in the East Stand. Carlisle United have confirmed that the East Stand includes internal segregation, security doors, toilets and refreshment areas designed to accommodate up to 1,750 visiting supporters in a separate area of the stand concourse.
The club has also used alternative arrangements when needed, including additional or different allocations depending on the fixture and demand. For most visiting supporters, the expectation should be an East Stand away allocation unless the club or visiting club announces otherwise.
The away end at Brunton Park is card only, so visiting fans should not rely on cash inside the away section. Turnstiles usually open 90 minutes before kick-off, and away tickets are generally sold through the visiting club. The East Stand provides a good raised side-on view, making it one of the better away views in the division.
Use the M6 south to Junction 44, then follow the A7/A69 side of Carlisle towards Warwick Road. the ground is close to the city but parking near it is limited.
Use the M6 north to Junction 43 or 44, then use Warwick Road for the natural approach to Brunton Park. Warwick Road can be busy before kick-off.
Use the A69 from Newcastle and Hexham, then come into Carlisle and follow signs for Warwick Road. the A69-to-ground section can slow as it enters the city.
Use the A595/A596 from west Cumbria, then follow city-centre or ring-road signs towards Brunton Park. town-centre parking and a walk may be easier.
Carlisle station is the best station for Brunton Park and is on the West Coast Main Line, making it useful from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle via connections, Manchester, Birmingham and London. From the east, supporters usually connect via Newcastle and the Tyne Valley line.
The station is central, and the ground is on the Warwick Road side of the city.
Exit Carlisle station towards the city centre and head east towards Warwick Road. Continue along Warwick Road towards Brunton Park, following the football crowd and stadium signs.
The walk is around 20 to 25 minutes. It is straightforward, but Warwick Road can be busy, so use pedestrian crossings and allow extra time if you are stopping in the city centre first.
Newcastle is a sensible airport for Carlisle United. Take the Metro into Newcastle Central, then the train across the Tyne Valley line to Carlisle.
It is not the closest airport in pure distance, but the public transport route is understandable and avoids using tiny or impractical airports. From Carlisle station, Brunton Park is walkable or a short taxi.
Manchester Airport is the other realistic option, especially for wider flight choice. The airport station connects into Manchester Piccadilly, then services run north towards Carlisle on the West Coast route.
This is often the better choice for long-haul or cheaper flights. Check late trains back carefully for evening games.
Stagecoach routes 61 and 62 are useful Carlisle local services to check for journeys across the city and towards the Warwick Road side. Brunton Park is walkable from the centre, so buses are mainly useful if you are staying outside the station area.
Check live times for evening games, especially if you are heading back to accommodation outside the city centre.
The 685 is the long-distance Carlisle to Newcastle service and can be useful if you are travelling along the Tyne Valley corridor rather than by train. It is not a stadium shuttle, but it is a real public transport option into Carlisle.
Once in Carlisle, finish from the city centre or bus station by walking or taxi to Brunton Park.
Radio Taxis are a local Carlisle taxi option for journeys from the station, city-centre hotels or the bus station to Brunton Park. The ground is walkable, but a taxi helps with bags or poor weather.
After full-time, walking back towards the centre before booking can be easier than waiting outside the stadium.
Metro Taxis cover Carlisle and the surrounding area, useful if you are staying outside the city or need a return to a hotel after an evening match.
Pre-booking is sensible if travelling to villages or accommodation outside the centre.
Brunton Park is walkable from Carlisle city centre, so central council car parks are often the best away-fan plan. Park around the centre or station side, then walk along Warwick Road to the ground.
Expect normal city-centre charges rather than a football-specific fee. This avoids trying to find a space in the residential roads close to Brunton Park.
The station car park is useful if you want a clear arrival point and a straightforward walk to Brunton Park. It is especially handy if your group includes supporters arriving by train.
Charges are normal station tariffs, so check the day rate before leaving the car. For evening games, confirm payment and access arrangements.
A Carlisle city-centre pub close to the station and the walk towards Brunton Park. It is useful for rail arrivals and early drivers parking centrally.
A traditional pub close to the station side of Carlisle, useful before walking along Warwick Road to the ground.
A popular Carlisle restaurant close to the centre, useful if you want a proper meal before an evening fixture.
A central food and drink option in Carlisle, handy for daytime arrivals before heading to Brunton Park.
A central Carlisle hotel, useful for pubs, food and a walk to Brunton Park.
Brunton Park is around a mile from Carlisle railway station and is a fairly straightforward walk along Warwick Road. The route is simple, but supporters should allow enough time because crowds and traffic can build up near the stadium close to kick-off.
By road, the ground is close to the M6 via Junction 43, which makes access relatively easy compared with many grounds in the far north-west. Parking is available in the area, but supporters should check restrictions and avoid relying on last-minute street parking for bigger fixtures.
For neutrals, the East or Main Stand gives the best overall view. Home supporters wanting atmosphere should look towards the Warwick Road End. Away supporters should check their own club ticketing information, remember that the away end is card only and arrive early enough to locate the correct East Stand entrance.
Carlisle United home tickets are normally sold online, by telephone or in person, with home fixtures usually going on sale around two weeks before matchday. The quickest option is online purchase, with e-tickets available for use at the turnstile.
Away tickets are generally sold through the visiting club, so away fans should check their own club website in the days leading up to the fixture. The away end is card only, and supporters should not rely on being able to pay cash on the day.
For the best view, neutral supporters should consider the East Stand or Main Stand. The Warwick Road End is better for home atmosphere. Away supporters will usually be in the East Stand allocation, which offers a good side-on view and separate concourse facilities when segregation is in use.
Brunton Park operates standard football ground regulations, with stewarded entry, ticket checks and possible searches. Supporters should enter through the correct turnstiles and remain in their allocated area when segregation is in operation.
The away end is card only, so supporters should bring a suitable payment card if they intend to buy refreshments inside the away section. Flares, smoke devices, fireworks, alcohol brought into the ground, glass bottles, weapons and other dangerous items are not permitted.
Large flags, banners or drums should be checked with the club in advance. Supporters should also avoid standing in seated areas where instructed not to, throwing objects, entering the pitch or using discriminatory or threatening language.
Carlisle United state that they welcome disabled supporters to Brunton Park and advise supporters to check the club accessibility and ticketing information before travelling. Accessible arrangements should be made in advance, particularly for wheelchair spaces, companion tickets and disabled parking.
Away disabled supporters should check with their own club or Carlisle United before travelling, because away tickets are generally sold through the visiting club and the exact away allocation can vary. Previous away information has advised that limited blue badge parking may be available at or near the away end, but spaces are limited and should not be assumed without checking.
Brunton Park is an older ground with a mixture of modern and traditional areas, so accessibility can vary by stand. Supporters with mobility needs are best served by arranging details ahead of matchday, including the best entrance, viewing position and any assistance required.
Carlisle United have occasionally offered stadium tours at Brunton Park, including free tours around Easter in recent years. However, these do not appear to operate as a regular year-round public stadium tour programme in the same way as at larger clubs.
Supporters interested in a tour should check Carlisle United official channels or contact the club directly, as availability may depend on specific events, school holidays or club initiatives. For normal visitors, Brunton Park should be treated primarily as a matchday stadium rather than a venue with guaranteed bookable tours.
A major city attraction close to the centre. It is an ideal pre-match stop if you arrive early by train or car.
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