There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
1h 24m£21–120Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Carlisle91.9 mi
2h 24m£6–15Bus
- Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Hallbus X95
3h 28m£7–9Drive 92.5 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Carlisle Castlecar 92.5 mi
1h 56m£23–33
Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle is to bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £21 - £120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surgeons' Hall and arriving at Market Hall. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Carlisle Castle is 102 miles. The road distance is 93 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £21 - £120.
The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.
Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Surgeons' Hall station.
Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £21 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Carlisle Castle, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–120 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Hall once a week. Tickets cost £7–9 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–30
- 1st Class
- £40–55
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.
Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Carlisle Castle.
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There are 613+ hotels available in Carlisle Castle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Carlisle Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.