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How to get fromCarlisle to Ballachulishby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Ballachulish by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 915
    4h 41m
    £40–105

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    5h 39m
    £25–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    7h
    £70–145

  4. Drive  181.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Ballachulishcar car 181.9 mi
    3h 24m
    £46–66

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 915
    5h 21m
    £27–51

Carlisle to Ballachulish by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Tourist Information via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William, and Bus Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Tourist Information via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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