What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Tain?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Tain is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £40 - £60 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Tain?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Tain is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Tain. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Tain Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Tain. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Tain via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Tain?

The distance between Carlisle and Tain is 329 miles. The road distance is 277.4 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Tain without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Tain without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 4m and costs £110 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Tain?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Carlisle to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Tain bus from?

Carlisle to Tain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Tain train from?

Carlisle to Tain train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Tain?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Tain is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 4m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Carlisle to Tain bus arrive?

Carlisle to Tain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Carlisle to Tain train arrive?

Carlisle to Tain train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Tain is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Carlisle to Tain.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Tain?

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Where can I stay near Tain?

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
8h 4m
£113–234
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus
10h 53m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus
8h 27m
£47–87
Drive 275.8 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Taincar 275.8 mi
5h 3m
£68–99
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
8h 32m
£109–179

Carlisle to Tain by train

37Weekly Trains

8h 4mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Tain via Haymarket and Inverness in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Tain Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 27m.

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