What is the cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Carlisle?

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Carlisle is to bus via Galashiels which costs £12 - £17 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bathgate to Carlisle?

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Halston Hotel via Haymarket Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Carlisle via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Carlisle?

The distance between Bathgate and Carlisle is 117 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bathgate to Carlisle without a car?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £20 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Bathgate to Carlisle?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Bathgate to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Carlisle bus from?

Bathgate to Carlisle bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Carlisle train from?

Bathgate to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £20 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Bathgate to Carlisle bus arrive?

Bathgate to Carlisle bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Haymarket Station.

Where does the Bathgate to Carlisle train arrive?

Bathgate to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Carlisle is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Bathgate to Carlisle.

How do I get a train ticket from Bathgate to Carlisle?

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 615+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Bathgate to Carlisle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bathgate to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 17m
£21–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket Stationbus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
5h 12m
£12–27
Drive 90.9 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Carlislecar 90.9 mi
1h 42m
£22–32
Bus via Galashiels
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Waterloo Placebus X18
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
6h 38m
£12–17

Bathgate to Carlisle by train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Bathgate to Carlisle via Haymarket in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Halston Hotel via Haymarket Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 12m.

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