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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Lanarkshire is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Lanarkshire is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Lanarkshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Lanarkshire. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Lanarkshire?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Lanarkshire. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Lanark via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Lanarkshire?

The distance between Carlisle and Lanarkshire is 101 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Lanarkshire without a car is to bus and line 253 bus which takes 2h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Carlisle to Lanarkshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Lanarkshire bus from?

Carlisle to Lanarkshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Lanarkshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Lanarkshire?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Lanarkshire is to bus and line 253 bus which takes 2h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Carlisle to Lanarkshire bus arrive?

Carlisle to Lanarkshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Lanarkshire train arrive?

Carlisle to Lanarkshire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Lanarkshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Lanarkshire is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Carlisle to Lanarkshire.

Where can I stay near Lanarkshire?

There are 133+ hotels available in Lanarkshire.

Carlisle to Lanarkshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 253 bus

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

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Bus, line 253 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Roadbus 253
2h 29m
Drive 67.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Lanarkshirecar 67.3 mi
1h 14m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Motherwell to Lanarktrain Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
2h 41m
£24–67
Bus, line 253 bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Roadbus 253
3h 36m

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Distance: 100.3 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Road via Bus Station in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Millbank Wood via Motherwell, Lanark, and Bus Station in around 2h 41m.

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