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How to get fromCarlisle to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    5h 56m
    £89–173

  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
    8h 57m
    £34–48

  3. Bus

    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
    6h 2m
    £41–76

  4. Drive  244.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Invernesscar car 244.6 mi
    4h 26m
    £61–88

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane EDI - INV
    8h 6m
    £92–320

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    6h 17m
    £65–90

Carlisle to Inverness by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Inverness via Haymarket in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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