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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Crail is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Crail is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Crail. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Crail?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Crail. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Crail?

The distance between Carlisle and Crail is 163 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Crail without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Carlisle to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Crail bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Crail train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Crail?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Crail is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Carlisle to Crail bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Crail train arrive?

Carlisle to Crail train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Crail is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Carlisle to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 981+ hotels available in Crail.

Carlisle to Crail - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 95 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Crail by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 5m
£58–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 41m
£25–41
Drive 144 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Crailcar 144 mi
2h 45m
£36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbourbus X61 / ...
4h 32m
£52–97
Train, bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkcaldytrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbourbus X61 / ...
4. Take the bus from Harbour to Bowling Green Placebus 95
4h 35m
£53–77

Carlisle to Crail by train and bus

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bowling Green Place via Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 41m.

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