There are 4 ways to get from Arbroath to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 27m£39–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
5h 20m£31–60Drive 163.3 mi
- Drive from Arbroath to Carlislecar 163.3 mi
3h 3m£41–58Line 72 bus, train
- Take the bus from Keptie Motors to Nethergatebus 72 / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
4h 48m£40–57
Arbroath to Carlisle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Carlisle is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Carlisle is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Arbroath and Carlisle is 177 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Arbroath to Carlisle, including transfers.
Arbroath to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Arbroath to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Carlisle is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Carlisle, England?
You can take a train from Arbroath to Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Keptie Motors to Nethergate
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Arbroath to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Arbroath to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Carlisle is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Arbroath to Carlisle.
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