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How to get fromCarlisle to Kinrossby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Kinross Park and Ridebus bus Ember
    2h 25m
    £35–64

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus Air / ...
    4h 1m
    £23–35

  3. Drive  117.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Kinrosscar car 117.7 mi
    2h 9m
    £30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 48m
    £36–69

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Kinross Park and Ridebus bus Ember
    2h 49m
    £34–63

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus M92 / ...
    5h 37m
    £24–37

Carlisle to Kinross by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Kinross Park and Ride via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh Airport in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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