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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Perth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

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    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    2h 50m
    £47–104

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8
    4h 7m
    £21–38

  3. Drive  134.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Perthcar car 134.2 mi
    2h 27m
    £34–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    3h 24m
    £35–55

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    3h 26m
    £35–88

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus bus Ember
    6h 4m
    £26–37

Carlisle to Perth by train and foot

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to South Street via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 7m.

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