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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Crail is to bus via Glasgow which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Crail is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Crail. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Crail?

The distance between Carlisle and Crail is 163 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Crail without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £25 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Carlisle to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Crail bus from?

Carlisle to Crail bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Crail?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Crail is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £25 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Carlisle to Crail bus arrive?

Carlisle to Crail bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Crail is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Carlisle to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 835+ hotels available in Crail.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Crail 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 HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to CuparEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 18m
£26–114
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
5h 51m
£17–38
Drive 144 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Crail144 mi
2h 43m
£36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
2. Take the bus from George Street to Railway StationE1
7h 39m

Carlisle to Crail by train and bus

104Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Crail.

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bowling Green Place via Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 51m.

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