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How to get fromCarlisle to Dingwallby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    7h 27m
    £43–78

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    10h 23m
    £36–50

  3. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    7h 29m
    £96–185

  4. Drive  257.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Dingwallcar car 257.1 mi
    4h 39m
    £64–92

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    7h 42m
    £67–90

Carlisle to Dingwall by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Dingwall via Haymarket and Inverness in around 7h 29m.

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