There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Irvine by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
2h 2m£34–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 17m£21–31Drive 97.7 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Irvinecar 97.7 mi
2h£25–36Train, line 11 bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to East Roadbus 11
2h 14m£39–63
Carlisle to Irvine by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Irvine is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h and costs £24 - £35.
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.
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 2m.
The distance between Carlisle and Irvine is 131 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Carlisle to Irvine, including transfers.
Carlisle to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.
Carlisle to Irvine train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.
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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Carlisle to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Carlisle to Irvine train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Irvine is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Carlisle to Irvine.
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