What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae is to bus and ferry which costs £15 - £29 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae is to train and ferry which takes 3h 38m and costs £24 - £100.

How far is it from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae?

The distance between Carlisle and Isle of Cumbrae is 149 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 38m and costs £24 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Cumbrae?

There are 471+ hotels available in Isle of Cumbrae.

Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largs
3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
3h 38m
£24–98
Bus, ferry #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Court906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
4h 33m
£15–29
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Court906 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalCm7
4h 33m
£16–37

Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae by train, foot, ferry, and bus

127Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.2 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Largs, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Woodlands Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Manse Court, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 4h 33m.

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