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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Irvine is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Irvine via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Irvine?

The distance between Carlisle and Irvine is 131 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Carlisle to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Irvine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Irvine train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Irvine?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Carlisle to Irvine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Irvine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Irvine is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Carlisle to Irvine.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

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Carlisle to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Irvine by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
2h 3m
£43–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 17m
£21–33
Drive 97.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Irvinecar 97.7 mi
2h
£24–35
Train, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to East Roadbus 11
2h 14m
£44–78

Carlisle to Irvine by train

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Distance: 130.5 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Irvine via Glasgow Central in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 17m.

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