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How to get fromCarlisle to Saint Andrewsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    3h 32m
    £48–85

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    4h 51m
    £25–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X59 / ...
    4h 3m
    £34–69

  4. Drive  141.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Saint Andrewscar car 141.2 mi
    2h 43m
    £36–52

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X59 / ...
    6h 17m
    £30–42

Carlisle to Saint Andrews by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bus Station via Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 4h 51m.

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