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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Stirling by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain train
    1h 45m
    £19–40

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus bus M8
    3h 13m
    £16–26

  3. Drive  110.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Stirlingcar car 110.8 mi
    1h 54m
    £28–40

  4. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
    2h 6m
    £34–83

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    2h 21m
    £40–75

  6. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    3h 48m
    £21–34

Carlisle to Stirling by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

Lumo operates a train from Carlisle to Stirling 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Islamic Centre via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 13m.

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