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 21m.

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 21m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Aberdeen?

The distance between Carlisle and Aberdeen is 228 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 via Edinburgh which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen, including transfers.

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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 21m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket 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.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Carlisle to Aberdeen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlisle to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 16m
£69–138
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 21m
£33–52
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Aberdeencar 210.8 mi
3h 49m
£52–75
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
7h 22m
£113–278
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
4h 31m
£50–75
Bus via Galashiels
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
8h 59m
£36–52
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane EDI - ABZ
6h 6m
£83–300
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 2m
£117–269

Carlisle to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 226.3 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Aberdeen via Haymarket in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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