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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

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    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Camp Site Road Endbus bus 915
    8h 35m
    £55–101

  2. 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 10m
    £124–271

  3. Drive 272.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Plocktoncar car 272.6 mi
    5h 17m
    £67–96

  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 40m
    £116–202

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 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 4m
    £65–109

Carlisle to Plockton by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Plockton via Buchanan Bus Station and Camp Site Road End in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Duncraig via Haymarket and Inverness in around 9h 10m.

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