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

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

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  1. Train, line 253 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Roadbus bus 253
    2h 51m

  2. Drive  67.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Lanarkshirecar car 67.3 mi
    1h 14m
    £17–24

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Motherwell to Lanarktrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
    3h 4m
    £21–57

  4. Bus, line 253 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Roadbus bus 253
    2h 58m

Carlisle to Lanarkshire by train and bus

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Millbank Wood via Motherwell, Lanark, and Bus Station in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lanarkshire via Bus Station and Railway Road in around 2h 58m.

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