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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Fife is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Fife is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Fife. However, there are services departing from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall and arriving at Trading Estate via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Fife. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Fife?

The distance between Carlisle and Fife is 143 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Fife without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Carlisle to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Fife bus from?

Carlisle to Fife bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Fife?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Fife is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Carlisle to Fife bus arrive?

Carlisle to Fife bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Fife is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Carlisle to Fife.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Fife?

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Where can I stay near Fife?

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Fife by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2h 49m
£45–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Trading Estatebus X59
6h 32m
£28–40
Drive 135.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Fifecar 135.3 mi
2h 36m
£34–49

Carlisle to Fife by train

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Distance: 142 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Cupar via Haymarket in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Trading Estate via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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