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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Leven is to bus via Glasgow which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Leven is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Leven?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Leven station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Leven?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Leven. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Leven via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Leven?

The distance between Carlisle and Leven is 133 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Leven without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Carlisle to Leven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Leven bus from?

Carlisle to Leven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Leven train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Leven?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Leven is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Carlisle to Leven bus arrive?

Carlisle to Leven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Leven train arrive?

Carlisle to Leven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Leven?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Leven is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Carlisle to Leven.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Leven?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
2h 49m
£41–73
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X61
5h 13m
£25–38
Drive 127.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Levencar 127.3 mi
2h 21m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58 / ...
6h 32m
£31–44

Carlisle to Leven by train

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Distance: 132.5 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Leven via Haymarket in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 5h 13m.

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