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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Doune is to bus which costs £15 - £30 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Doune is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Doune?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Doune station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Station Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride and Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Doune?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Doune. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Doune?

The distance between Carlisle and Doune is 128 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Doune without a car is to train and line 59 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Carlisle to Doune, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Doune bus from?

Carlisle to Doune bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Doune train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Doune?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Doune is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs £15 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Carlisle to Doune bus arrive?

Carlisle to Doune bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Doune train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Doune?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Doune is 118 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Carlisle to Doune.

Where can I stay near Doune?

There are 634+ hotels available in Doune.

Carlisle to Doune - 5 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 59 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Wyndbus 59
2h 43m
£22–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
3h 56m
£16–29
Drive 117.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dounecar 117.7 mi
1h 58m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2h 55m
£36–87
Train, line 59 bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Stance B to Station Wyndbus 59
3h 7m
£44–81

Carlisle to Doune by train and bus

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.1 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Doune, Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Station Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Stance B in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Bridge of Teith via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, and Stance B in around 2h 55m.

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