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

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    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 5m
    £122–249

  2. Drive 308.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Sutherlandcar car 308.2 mi
    5h 39m
    £76–110

  3. Bus

    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
    10h 6m

  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 33m
    £118–194

  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 32m

Carlisle to Sutherland by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Road End via Haymarket, Inverness, Lairg, and Station in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 6, and War Memorial in around 10h 6m.

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