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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Carlisle is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Carlisle is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Wick and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Wick to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Carlisle via Inverness and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Wick to Carlisle?

The distance between Wick and Carlisle is 391 miles. The road distance is 346 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Carlisle without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 6m and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Wick to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Carlisle bus from?

Wick to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Wick to Carlisle train from?

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

Train or bus from Wick to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Wick to Carlisle is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £110 - £350 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Wick to Carlisle bus arrive?

Wick to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Wick to Carlisle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wick to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Carlisle is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Wick to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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Wick to Carlisle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Wick to Carlisle by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
9h 6m
£90–281
Bus via Galashiels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
4. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
13h 9m
£13–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 36m
£58–84
Drive 344 mi
1. Drive from Wick to Carlislecar 344 mi
6h 29m
£85–123
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
9h 17m
£129–302
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
10h 38m
£110–344
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
11h 32m
£109–179
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
8h 22m
£422–1,042
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
9h 49m
£201–540

Wick to Carlisle by train

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10h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 388.7 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wick to Carlisle via Inverness and Haymarket in around 10h 38m.

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