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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain train Kilmarnock - Girvan / ...
    5h 11m
    £62–112

  2. Drive 106.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Ballantraecar car 106.8 mi
    2h 8m
    £26–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    5h 32m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5h 44m
    £31–53

Carlisle to Ballantrae by train and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Arrol Avenue via Kilmarnock, Girvan, Rail Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h 44m.

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