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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Carlisle is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Carlisle via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3 and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Carlisle via Inverness and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Tain to Carlisle?

The distance between Tain and Carlisle is 329 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Carlisle without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 30m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Tain to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Carlisle bus from?

Tain to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Tain to Carlisle train from?

Tain to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.

Train or bus from Tain to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Tain to Carlisle is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 30m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h.

Where does the Tain to Carlisle bus arrive?

Tain to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Tain to Carlisle train arrive?

Tain to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Tain to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Carlisle is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Tain to Carlisle.

How do I get a train ticket from Tain to Carlisle?

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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Tain to Carlisle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tain to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
7h 30m
£74–245
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Hallbus X95
11h 20m
£18–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
9h
£42–63
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Carlislecar 275.7 mi
4h 57m
£68–98
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
7h 50m
£114–346
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
8h 24m
£78–115
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
9h 53m
£125–294

Tain to Carlisle by train

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7h 30mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tain to Carlisle.

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Distance: 327.1 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Carlisle via Inverness and Haymarket in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Carlisle via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3, and Glasgow in around 9h.

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