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How to get fromCarlisle to Carsphairnby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Carsphairn by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkconneltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the taxi from Kirkconnel to Carsphairntaxi taxi
    1h 44m
    £88–125

  2. Drive 65 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Carsphairncar car 65 mi
    1h 18m
    £16–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Parkbus bus 500
    3. Take the bus from Park to Post Officebus bus 520
    3h 29m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 90.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Carsphairn. However, you can take the train to Kirkconnel then take the taxi to Carsphairn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Post Office via Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Park in around 3h 29m.

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