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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Innerleithen is to bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Innerleithen is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Innerleithen?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Innerleithen. However, there are services departing from Market Hall and arriving at Tweedside Hotel via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Innerleithen?

The distance between Carlisle and Innerleithen is 73 miles. The road distance is 64.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Innerleithen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs £8 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Carlisle to Innerleithen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Innerleithen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Innerleithen?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Innerleithen is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £100 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Carlisle to Innerleithen bus arrive?

Carlisle to Innerleithen bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Innerleithen?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Innerleithen is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Carlisle to Innerleithen.

Where can I stay near Innerleithen?

There are 205+ hotels available in Innerleithen.

Carlisle to Innerleithen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Innerleithen by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2h 50m
£9–12
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 20m
£29–96
Drive 63.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Innerleithencar 63.8 mi
1h 17m
£16–23

Carlisle to Innerleithen by bus

73Weekly Buses

2h 50mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.8 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Borders Buses operates a bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Tweedside Hotel via Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 20m.

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