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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dingwall is to bus via Galashiels which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 29m.

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 Halston Hotel and arriving at Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dingwall?

The distance between Carlisle and Dingwall is 300 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 6h 44m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dingwall is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 44m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Carlisle to Dingwall bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 831+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Carlisle to Dingwall - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Carlisle to Dingwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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
6h 44m
£39–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
7h 4m
£23–55
Drive 256.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dingwallcar 256.7 mi
4h 34m
£63–91
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
7h 28m
£98–303
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 24m
£72–90
Bus via Galashiels
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
10h 29m
£31–42
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
9h 39m
£129–213
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
6h 33m
£103–318

Carlisle to Dingwall by train and bus

40Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Dingwall.

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Distance: 298.6 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Tesco via Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 7h 4m.

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