What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Craig Tara?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Craig Tara is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Craig Tara?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Craig Tara is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Craig Tara?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Craig Tara Holiday Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Craig Tara?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Craig Tara?

The distance between Carlisle and Craig Tara is 147 miles. The road distance is 93.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Craig Tara without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Craig Tara without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Craig Tara?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Carlisle to Craig Tara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Craig Tara bus from?

Carlisle to Craig Tara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Craig Tara train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Craig Tara?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Craig Tara is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Carlisle to Craig Tara bus arrive?

Carlisle to Craig Tara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Carlisle to Craig Tara train arrive?

Carlisle to Craig Tara train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Craig Tara?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Craig Tara is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Carlisle to Craig Tara.

Where can I stay near Craig Tara?

There are 557+ hotels available in Craig Tara.

Carlisle to Craig Tara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 42 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 39m
£41–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Craig Tara Holiday Parkbus 923
4h 6m
£18–32
Drive 92.5 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Craig Taracar 92.5 mi
1h 57m
£23–33
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Well Road to Killoch Placebus 42 / ...
3h 59m
£38–61

Carlisle to Craig Tara by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 146.2 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Craig Tara, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Craig Tara via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Beresford Terrace, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Craig Tara via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 4h 6m.

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