There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle by tram, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarkettram T50
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 17m£40–74Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
3h 57m£19–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Carlisle96.3 mi
1h 55mDrive 96.3 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlislecar 96.3 mi
1h 55m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
5h 55m£32–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle is to bus via Glasgow which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Carlisle via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carlisle is 106 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 17m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Carlisle, England?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Borders Buses
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle.
Book your Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carlisle bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 665+ hotels available in Carlisle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carlisle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.