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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Ballachulish by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Glasgow Airport (GLA)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    4h 43m
    £51–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 915
    5h 24m
    £21–32

  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 33m
    £70–145

  4. Drive  181.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Ballachulishcar car 181.9 mi
    3h 24m
    £45–65

  5. Train, bus

    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 46m
    £34–85

  6. Bus via Chisholms Garage

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Chisholms Garagebus bus 915
    5h 36m
    £32–61

Carlisle to Ballachulish by train and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Chisholms Garage via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William, and Bus Station in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Tourist Information via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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