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

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There are 7 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 London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    5h 47m
    £95–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    6h 6m
    £41–78

  3. Drive 244.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Invernesscar car 244.6 mi
    4h 26m
    £60–87

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    6h 40m
    £111–285

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    6h 17m
    £80–140

  6. Bus via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Surgeons' Hallbus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    8h 48m
    £56–95

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 47m
    £137–298

Carlisle to Inverness by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Inverness via Haymarket in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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