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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Carlisle is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Bus Station via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Forfar to Carlisle?

The distance between Forfar and Carlisle is 180 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Carlisle without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Forfar to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Carlisle bus from?

Forfar to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Mill O Mains station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Forfar to Carlisle is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £19 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Forfar to Carlisle bus arrive?

Forfar to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Carlisle is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Forfar to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 586+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Forfar to Carlisle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Carlisle by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Haymarket StationE1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 7m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundee to HaymarketDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 21m
£19–89
Drive 160.1 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Carlisle160.1 mi
2h 55m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station181 / ...
5h 27m
£25–41
Bus via Galashiels
1. Take the bus from Lidl to George StreetE1
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport InterchangeX95 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market HallX95
7h 9m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 178.7 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to Carlisle via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Haymarket in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Bus Station via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 27m.

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