There are 5 ways to get from Strontian 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- Take the bus from Corran to Glasgow Airportbus Ember
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 1m£54–113Bus via Carlisle
cheapest- Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
7h 11m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 27m£71–144Drive 244.8 mi
- Drive from Strontian to Carlislecar 244.8 mi
4h 52m£61–88Bus
- Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
7h 6m£29–45
Strontian to Carlisle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strontian to Carlisle is to bus via Carlisle which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Strontian to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Strontian to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Shelter and arriving at Bus Station via Birchbrae Lodges Road End and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Strontian to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Carlisle via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Strontian and Carlisle is 216 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.
The best way to get from Strontian to Carlisle without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Strontian to Carlisle, including transfers.
Strontian to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Birchbrae Lodges Road End station.
Strontian to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Strontian to Carlisle is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Strontian, Scotland and Carlisle, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Shelter to Carlisle via Middle St Car Park, Fort William, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station via Slipway, Birchbrae Lodges Road End, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Corran to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Corran to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £17–35
Bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £17–35
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Strontian to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Strontian to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strontian to Carlisle is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Strontian to Carlisle.
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