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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Blantyre is to bus and line 267 bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Blantyre is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Blantyre?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rowan Place via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Blantyre?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Blantyre via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Blantyre?

The distance between Carlisle and Blantyre is 95 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Blantyre without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Carlisle to Blantyre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Blantyre bus from?

Carlisle to Blantyre bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Blantyre train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Blantyre?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Blantyre is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Carlisle to Blantyre bus arrive?

Carlisle to Blantyre bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Blantyre train arrive?

Carlisle to Blantyre train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Blantyre?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Blantyre is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Carlisle to Blantyre.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Blantyre?

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Where can I stay near Blantyre?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Blantyre.

Carlisle to Blantyre - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 267 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 31m
£18–59
Bus, line 267 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Parkville Hotelbus 263 / ...
2h 58m
£15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
1h 52m
£18–42
Drive 86.5 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Blantyrecar 86.5 mi
1h 28m
£21–31

Carlisle to Blantyre by train

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Distance: 94.3 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 57 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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