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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dingwall is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £29 - £40 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Dingwall is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Dingwall via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dingwall?

The distance between Carlisle and Dingwall is 303 miles. The road distance is 258.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dingwall without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 21m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Carlisle to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dingwall bus from?

Carlisle to Dingwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dingwall train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dingwall is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 21m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Carlisle to Dingwall bus arrive?

Carlisle to Dingwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Carlisle to Dingwall train arrive?

Carlisle to Dingwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Dingwall is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Carlisle to Dingwall.

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

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Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 607+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Carlisle to Dingwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Dingwall 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 21m
£94–224
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
10h 7m
£29–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
7h 34m
£30–50
Drive 256.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dingwallcar 256.7 mi
4h 34m
£64–93
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 42m
£64–99

Carlisle to Dingwall by train

40Weekly Trains

7h 21mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Dingwall.

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Distance: 301.7 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Dingwall via Haymarket and Inverness in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Hill Street via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 7h 34m.

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