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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart four times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Aberdeen?

The distance between Carlisle and Aberdeen is 230 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £75 - £120.

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

The train from Carlisle to Aberdeen takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Aberdeen bus from?

Carlisle to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Aberdeen train from?

Carlisle to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Carlisle to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Aberdeen train arrive?

Carlisle to Aberdeen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Aberdeen is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Carlisle to Aberdeen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Aberdeen?

Book your Carlisle to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Carlisle to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
4h 1m
£75–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
5h 20m
£32–51
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Aberdeencar 210.8 mi
3h 49m
£52–74
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 14m
£75–159

Carlisle to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Carlisle to Aberdeen 4 times a week. Tickets cost £80–110 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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