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How to get fromArbroath to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arbroath to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 27m
    £39–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 43m
    £30–54

  3. Drive  163.3 mi

    1. Drive from Arbroath to Carlislecar car 163.3 mi
    3h 3m
    £42–60

  4. Line 72 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Nethergatebus bus 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    4h 52m
    £40–57

Arbroath to Carlisle by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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 Arbroath Burnside Drive to Halston Hotel via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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