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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Anstruther is to bus via Glasgow which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Anstruther is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Anstruther?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Anstruther. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Harbour via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Anstruther?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Anstruther. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Anstruther?

The distance between Carlisle and Anstruther is 148 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Anstruther without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Carlisle to Anstruther, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Anstruther bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Anstruther train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Anstruther?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Anstruther is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Carlisle to Anstruther bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Anstruther train arrive?

Carlisle to Anstruther train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Anstruther?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Anstruther is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Carlisle to Anstruther.

Where can I stay near Anstruther?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Anstruther.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 46m
£45–79
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 44m
£27–43
Drive 140.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Anstruthercar 140.2 mi
2h 42m
£35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Harbourbus X61
7h 29m
£30–42

Carlisle to Anstruther by train and bus

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3h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Craws Nest Hotel via Haymarket, Leven, and Bus Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Harbour via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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