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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Camp Site Road Endbus bus 915
    8h 15m
    £70–121

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain train
    12h 6m
    £65–104

  3. Train via Edinburgh

    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 12m
    £125–254

  4. Drive  272.6 mi

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

  5. 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 40m
    £121–199

Carlisle to Plockton by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Plockton via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Camp Site Road End in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Duncraig via Haymarket and Inverness in around 9h 12m.

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