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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus
    8h 16m
    £96–184

  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
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus
    11h 17m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus
    8h 22m
    £48–87

  4. Drive  284.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Dornochcar car 284.3 mi
    5h 13m
    £71–102

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus Ember
    8h 37m
    £72–99

Carlisle to Dornoch by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Dornoch via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 22m.

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