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How to get fromCarlisle to Banffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlisle to Banff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Horns Braebus bus 35
    6h 34m
    £79–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Horns Braebus bus 35
    7h 41m
    £36–55

  3. Drive  254.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Banffcar car 254.9 mi
    4h 41m
    £63–91

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Horns Braebus bus
    7h 19m
    £124–288

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus bus 35
    6h 42m
    £78–121

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Castle Streetbus bus 301
    7h 37m

  7. Bus via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus bus 35
    11h 23m
    £41–56

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane EDI - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Horns Braebus bus
    8h 18m
    £203–550

Carlisle to Banff by train and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Horns Brae via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and The Square in around 7h 41m.

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