There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to CarlisleLiverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to DumfriesCarlisle - Dumfries / ...
5h 28m£27–65Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsX74
8h 21m£40–55Drive 153.9 mi
- Drive from Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle153.9 mi
2h 37m£39–56Train via Preston
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to PrestonLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Preston to LockerbieManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 36m£42–149
Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle is to train which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Castle Rd End via Buchanan Bus Station and Great King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Liverpool and Caerlaverock Castle is 171 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £26 - £65.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle, including transfers.
Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 21m.
Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Liverpool to Caerlaverock Castle.
What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Caerlaverock Castle, Scotland?
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Caerlaverock Castle via Carlisle, Dumfries, St Marys Street, Loreburne Centre 2, and Castle Rd End in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Caerlaverock Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Whitesands, Great King St, and Castle Rd End in around 8h 21m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £40–60
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £85–130
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesands
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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