What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Loch Awe?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Loch Awe is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Loch Awe?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Loch Awe is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Loch Awe?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Loch Awe. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Loch Awe?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Loch Awe. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Taynuilt via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Loch Awe?

The distance between Carlisle and Loch Awe is 200 miles. The road distance is 165.6 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Loch Awe without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Loch Awe without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Loch Awe?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Carlisle to Loch Awe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Loch Awe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Loch Awe train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Loch Awe?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Loch Awe is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Carlisle to Loch Awe bus arrive?

Carlisle to Loch Awe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Loch Awe train arrive?

Carlisle to Loch Awe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Loch Awe?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Loch Awe is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Carlisle to Loch Awe.

Where can I stay near Loch Awe?

There are 539+ hotels available in Loch Awe.

Carlisle to Loch Awe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Taynuilttrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 42m
£55–122
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotelbus 976
7h 13m
£23–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotelbus 976
7h 13m
£28–44
Drive 164.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Kilchurn Castlecar 164.6 mi
3h 4m
£41–59

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Distance: 199 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Taynuilt, and Hotel in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Hotel in around 7h 13m.

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