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

The cheapest way to get from Innerleithen to Carlisle is to bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innerleithen to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Innerleithen and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Innerleithen to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Tweedside Hotel and arriving at Market Hall via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Innerleithen to Carlisle?

The distance between Innerleithen and Carlisle is 73 miles. The road distance is 64.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Innerleithen to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £8 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Innerleithen to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innerleithen to Carlisle bus from?

Innerleithen to Carlisle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Train or bus from Innerleithen to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Innerleithen to Carlisle is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £100 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Innerleithen to Carlisle bus arrive?

Innerleithen to Carlisle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.

Can I drive from Innerleithen to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Innerleithen to Carlisle is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Innerleithen to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 587+ hotels available in Carlisle.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market HallX95
3h 30m
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh WaverleyTweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 46m
£30–99
Drive 64.1 mi
1. Drive from Innerleithen to Carlisle64.1 mi
1h 18m
£17–24

Innerleithen to Carlisle by bus

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.6 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Borders Buses operates a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hall every 2 hours. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tweedside Hotel to Carlisle via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 46m.

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