There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Carlisle Castle by train, bus, night train, rideshare 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.
Recommended option
Train • 1h 27m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 2h 15m
3 alternative options
Bus • 2h
Night train • 2h 17m
Drive • 1h 39m
Glasgow to Carlisle Castle by train and walk
The journey time between Glasgow and Carlisle Castle is around 1h 27m and covers a distance of around 102 miles. Operated by Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service, the Glasgow to Carlisle Castle service departs from Glasgow Central and arrives in Carlisle Castle. Typically 173 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Carlisle Castle is to bus which costs £6 - £8 and takes 2h.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Carlisle Castle is to train which costs £21 - £140 and takes 1h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Glasgow and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Glasgow and Carlisle Castle is 85 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Carlisle Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £21 - £140.
The train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.
Glasgow to Carlisle Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Glasgow station.
Glasgow to Carlisle Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Carlisle Castle is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £21 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £8 and takes 2h.
- Distance: 85 miles
- Duration: 1h 27m
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Carlisle Castle, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £35 - £140 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Glasgow to Carlisle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £6 - £8 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35 - £140
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- £35 - £50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £100 - £140
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30 - £50
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Advance Single
- £14 - £21
- Off-Peak Day Single
- £25 - £40
- Anytime Day Single
- £30 - £50
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21 - £65
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £21 - £35
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50 - £65
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Night train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £39 - £43
- Website
- sleeper.scot
- Sleeper Seat
- £39 - £43
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £180 - £200
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £70 - £95
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6 - £8
- Website
- National Express
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Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6 - £15
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Glasgow to Carlisle Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Glasgow to Carlisle Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Carlisle Castle is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Glasgow to Carlisle Castle.
There are 115+ hotels available in Carlisle Castle. Prices start at £75 per night.