There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower by bus, taxi or car
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Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower by bus and walk
The journey time between Carlisle and Gilnockie Tower is around 40 min and covers a distance of around 15 miles. Operated by Borders Buses, the Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower service departs from The Crown and arrives in Gilnockie Tower. Typically 59 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 40 min.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower is to taxi which costs £35 - £50 and takes 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Crown and arriving at Gilnockie Bridge. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Carlisle and Gilnockie Tower is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs £3 - £5.
The bus from The Crown to Gilnockie Bridge takes 32 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from The Crown station.
Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Gilnockie Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower is 16 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Carlisle to Gilnockie Tower.
There are 247+ hotels available in Gilnockie Tower. Prices start at £28 per night.

- Distance: 14.1 miles
- Duration: 40 min
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Gilnockie Tower, Scotland?
Borders Buses operates a bus from The Crown to Gilnockie Bridge every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3 - £5 and the journey takes 32 min.

- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from The Crown to Gilnockie Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3 - £5
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £35 - £50
Radio Taxis Carlisle
- Phone
- +44 1228 527 575
- Website
- radiotaxis.org.uk
Metro Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1228 522 088
KV Cars - Carlisle Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1228 263 646
- Website
- kvcars.net
Carlisle Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1228 247 365
- Website
- carlisle-taxis.com
AAA Taxis Carlisle
- Phone
- +44 1228 808 777
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