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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Scotland is to bus which costs £4 - £28 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Scotland is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Scotland?

The distance between Carlisle and Scotland is 102 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £80.

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

The train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Scotland?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Scotland is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £28 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Carlisle to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Scotland train arrive?

Carlisle to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Scotland is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Carlisle to Scotland.

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

Book your Carlisle to Scotland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Carlisle to Scotland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1367+ hotels available in Scotland.

Carlisle to Scotland - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Scotland by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 13m
£12–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
1h 55m
£4–28
Drive 94.1 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Glasgowcar 94.1 mi
1h 40m
£23–33

Carlisle to Scotland by train

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £12–40 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £4–12 and the journey takes 1h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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