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How to get fromCarlisle to Perthby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Perth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    2h 50m
    £49–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus bus X56
    5h 59m
    £14–20

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Roadbus bus M8
    4h 11m
    £20–32

  4. Drive 134.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Perthcar car 134.3 mi
    2h 26m
    £33–48

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    3h 17m
    £34–106

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    3h 24m
    £35–60

Carlisle to Perth by train and foot

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Manse Road via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 11m.

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