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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Alloa is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Alloa is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Alloa?

The distance between Carlisle and Alloa is 138 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Alloa without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 26m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Carlisle to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Alloa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Alloa train from?

Carlisle to Alloa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Alloa?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Alloa is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 26m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Carlisle to Alloa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Alloa train arrive?

Carlisle to Alloa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Alloa is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Carlisle to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
2h 26m
£50–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 38m
£18–30
Drive 110.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Alloacar 110.2 mi
2h 6m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
3h 22m
£48–73

Carlisle to Alloa by train and bus

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.7 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Alloa via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 3h 38m.

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