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How to get fromGirvan to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 10m
    £57–137

  2. Drive 96.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Girvan to Carlislecar car 96.8 mi
    2h
    £24–35

  3. Bus, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus bus 43 / ...
    3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    4h 52m
    £46–85

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    5h 24m
    £26–44

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wesley Road to Stance 1bus bus 359
    2. Take the bus from Hole-in-the-Wall to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    3. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    6h 11m

Girvan to Carlisle by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Girvan to Carlisle via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Halston Hotel via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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