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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Plockton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain train
    9h 27m
    £138–249

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyle of Lochalshbus bus
    10h 19m
    £51–93

  3. Drive  272.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Plocktoncar car 272.6 mi
    5h 17m
    £68–97

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain train Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
    9h 48m
    £114–164

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Surgeons' Hallbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain train
    12h 11m
    £95–164

Carlisle to Plockton by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Plockton via Haymarket, Inverness, and Duncraig in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Plockton via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Kyle of Lochalsh in around 10h 19m.

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