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How to get fromCarlisle to Loch Nessby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridgetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    7h 24m
    £69–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus
    7h 25m
    £28–43

  3. Drive  228.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Fort Augustuscar car 228.2 mi
    4h 25m
    £57–82

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    8h 19m
    £71–99

Carlisle to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Fort Augustus via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 25m.

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