What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to The Kelpies?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to The Kelpies is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to The Kelpies?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to The Kelpies is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Dalgrain Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Melville Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and The Kelpies?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Carlisle to The Kelpies?

The distance between Carlisle and The Kelpies is 127 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to The Kelpies without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to The Kelpies without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to The Kelpies?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Carlisle to The Kelpies, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to The Kelpies bus from?

Carlisle to The Kelpies bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to The Kelpies train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to The Kelpies?

The best way to get from Carlisle to The Kelpies is to train via Edinburgh which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Carlisle to The Kelpies bus arrive?

Carlisle to The Kelpies bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to The Kelpies train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to The Kelpies?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to The Kelpies is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Carlisle to The Kelpies.

Where can I stay near The Kelpies?

There are 905+ hotels available in The Kelpies.

Carlisle to The Kelpies - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 2 bus

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
2h 28m
£45–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
4h 6m
£17–29
Drive 100.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to The Kelpiescar 100.3 mi
1h 50m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Falkirk Grahamstontrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
2h 40m
£46–63
Train, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Larberttrain
2. Take the bus from Station Hotel to Dalgrain Roadbus 2
2h 47m
£22–39

Carlisle to The Kelpies by train, bus, and foot

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.4 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and The Kelpies, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to The Kelpies via Haymarket, Falkirk Grahamston, Weir Street, and West Mains Industrial Estate in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to The Kelpies via Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, Melville Street, and Dalgrain Road in around 4h 6m.

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