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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market Hall and arriving at Surgeons' Hall. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Carlisle and Edinburgh is 101 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £80.

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

The train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Edinburgh bus from?

Carlisle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Carlisle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Carlisle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Surgeons' Hall station.

Where does the Carlisle to Edinburgh train arrive?

Carlisle to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Edinburgh is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Carlisle to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 16m
£12–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Surgeons' Hallbus X95
3h 33m
£7–9
Drive 92.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Edinburghcar 92.3 mi
1h 56m
£23–33
Bus via Hawick
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Mart Street Bus Stancebus X95
2. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to South Bridgebus X95
4h 2m
£10–13

Carlisle to Edinburgh by train

108Weekly Trains

1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100.7 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–55 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Market Hall to Surgeons' Hall 4 times a day. Tickets cost £7–9 and the journey takes 3h 33m.

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