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

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlisle to Iverness 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 54m
    £96–213

  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 9m
    £44–81

  3. Drive 244.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Ivernesscar car 244.9 mi
    4h 26m
    £60–86

  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 24m
    £120–288

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    6h 24m
    £88–140

  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 56m
    £58–97

  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 26m
    £129–292

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    7h 43m
    £120–249

Carlisle to Iverness by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Seafield Road via Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Seafield Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 6h 9m.

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