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How to get fromCarlisle to Aberdeenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    4h 1m
    £70–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    5h 24m
    £32–51

  3. Drive  210.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Aberdeencar car 210.8 mi
    3h 49m
    £52–75

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    5h 6m
    £120–285

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    4h 16m
    £75–159

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 15m
    £33–46

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane EDI - ABZ
    6h 10m
    £114–346

Carlisle to Aberdeen by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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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 £80–120 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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