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How to get fromCarlisle to Scottish Highlandsby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Scottish Highlands by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    5h 50m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    6h 14m

  3. Bus, travel via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    4. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    9h 36m

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  • Distance: 200.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Scottish Highlands. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then travel to Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Scottish Highlands via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Fort William in around 6h 14m.

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