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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Tain is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Tain is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Tain. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Tain. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Tain via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Carlisle to Tain?

The distance between Carlisle and Tain is 302 miles. The road distance is 277 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Tain without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Carlisle to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Tain bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Tain?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Tain is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £75 - £270 and takes 8h.

Where does the Carlisle to Tain bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Tain train arrive?

Carlisle to Tain train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Tain is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Carlisle to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 275+ hotels available in Tain.

Carlisle to Tain - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
7h 51m
£32–55
Bus via Galashiels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
11h 20m
£22–79
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
8h
£76–263
Drive 275.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Taincar 275.4 mi
4h 56m
£68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
8h 46m
£124–343
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
8h 29m
£79–117

Carlisle to Tain by train

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Tain.

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Distance: 300.3 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Tain via Haymarket and Inverness in around 8h.

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