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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Leith is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Leith is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £23 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Leith?

The distance between Carlisle and Leith is 101 miles. The road distance is 94.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Leith without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £23 - £55.

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

The train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Leith bus from?

Carlisle to Leith bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Leith?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Leith is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £23 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Carlisle to Leith bus arrive?

Carlisle to Leith bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Leith train arrive?

Carlisle to Leith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Leith is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Carlisle to Leith.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 17m
£23–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
3h 47m
£18–26
Drive 93.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Leithcar 93.9 mi
2h 1m
£24–34
Bus via Hawick
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Mart Street Bus Stancebus X95
2. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Surgeons' Hallbus X95
3h 59m
£21–30

Carlisle to Leith by train

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Distance: 100.7 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 3h 47m.

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