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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Inverness is to bus via Galashiels which costs £24 - £35 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Inverness. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Inverness?

The distance between Carlisle and Inverness is 285 miles. The road distance is 245.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 48m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Carlisle to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Inverness bus from?

Carlisle to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Inverness?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 48m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Carlisle to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Inverness is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Carlisle to Inverness.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Inverness?

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

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

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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
5h 48m
£35–172
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
6h 7m
£19–49
Drive 244.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Invernesscar 244.2 mi
4h 20m
£60–87
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
6h 32m
£94–297
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 17m
£65–85
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
9h 22m
£25–34
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
8h 43m
£125–207
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
5h 37m
£99–313

Carlisle to Inverness by train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Inverness.

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Distance: 283.6 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Inverness via Haymarket in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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