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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Falkirk is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Falkirk is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Falkirk?

The distance between Carlisle and Falkirk is 124 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £29 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Carlisle to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Falkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Falkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Falkirk is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £29 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Carlisle to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Falkirk is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Carlisle to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 855+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 57m
£29–176
Drive 100.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Falkirkcar 100.2 mi
1h 56m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
3h 35m
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 Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
6h 12m

Carlisle to Falkirk by train

102Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Falkirk.

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Distance: 123.6 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Falkirk Grahamston via Haymarket in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Grahamston Station via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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