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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorialbus bus 805
    9h 51m

  2. Drive  308.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Sutherlandcar car 308.2 mi
    5h 39m
    £78–112

  3. 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 Lairgtrain train
    10h 8m
    £114–217

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain train Inverness - Wick
    10h 29m
    £90–133

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Stationbus bus 805
    12h 41m

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  • Distance: 325.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Carlisle to Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 6, and War Memorial in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Road End via Haymarket, Inverness, Lairg, and Station in around 10h 8m.

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