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How to get fromEast Kilbride to Carlisleby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Kilbride to Carlisle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 201 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Motherwell stationbus bus 201
    2. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2h 5m
    £21–60

  2. Line 6 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    4h 6m
    £15–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2h 49m
    £16–40

  4. Drive 87.7 mi

    1. Drive from East Kilbride to Carlislecar car 87.7 mi
    1h 34m
    £22–31

East Kilbride to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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