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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Cardross is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Cardross is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Cardross?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Cardross via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Cardross?

The distance between Carlisle and Cardross is 120 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £27 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Carlisle to Cardross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Cardross train from?

Carlisle to Cardross train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Cardross?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cardross is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £27 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Carlisle to Cardross train arrive?

Carlisle to Cardross train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Cardross is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Carlisle to Cardross.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 870+ hotels available in Cardross.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 14m
£27–130
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 56m
£26–45
Drive 113.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cardrosscar 113.4 mi
2h 6m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Roadbus 1A
3h 53m

Carlisle to Cardross by train and foot

224Weekly Services

2h 14mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Cardross.

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Distance: 119.2 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Cardross via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Cardross via Glasgow, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 53m.

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