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How to get fromCarlisle to Perthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    3h 9m
    £52–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    4h
    £19–30

  3. Drive 134.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Perthcar car 134.2 mi
    2h 27m
    £33–47

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    3h 24m
    £55–90

Carlisle to Perth by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Perth via Haymarket in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to South Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h.

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