There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Strontian by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Corran Ferry Junctionbus 915
6h 50m£42–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Corran Ferry Junctionbus 915
6h 54m£24–36Train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
7h 59m£71–144Drive 244.2 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Strontiancar 244.2 mi
4h 52m£61–88Bus via Galashiels
- Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from George Street to Corranbus
10h 40m£38–55
Carlisle to Strontian by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Strontian is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Strontian is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Strontian. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station and Slipway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Strontian. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Carlisle and Strontian is 211 miles. The road distance is 245.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Strontian without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Carlisle to Strontian, including transfers.
Carlisle to Strontian bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.
Carlisle to Strontian train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Strontian is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Strontian, Scotland?
You can take a train from Carlisle to Bus Shelter via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William, and Nevis Sport in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Corran Ferry Junction, and Slipway in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Corran Ferry Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Corran Ferry Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £17–35
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Booking & Getting There
Carlisle to Strontian bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Carlisle to Strontian train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Strontian is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Carlisle to Strontian.
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