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

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There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 29m
    £82–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M10
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 53m
    £23–39

  3. Drive 214.8 mi

    1. Drive from Aviemore to Carlislecar car 214.8 mi
    3h 52m
    £53–76

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    5h 18m
    £70–130

  5. Bus via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus bus X95
    8h 51m
    £37–51

Aviemore to Carlisle by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Aviemore to Carlisle via Haymarket in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station to Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 53m.

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