There are 4 ways to get from Inverkeithing to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Inverkeithing to Haymarkettrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 18m£33–63Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
4h 25m£25–40Drive 104.9 mi
- Drive from Inverkeithing to Carlislecar 104.9 mi
1h 56m£26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
6h 4m£27–37
Inverkeithing to Carlisle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverkeithing to Carlisle is to bus via Glasgow which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Inverkeithing to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverkeithing to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Back O' Yards and arriving at Bus Station via Terminal and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverkeithing to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Inverkeithing and arriving at Carlisle via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Inverkeithing and Carlisle is 112 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.
The best way to get from Inverkeithing to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Inverkeithing to Carlisle, including transfers.
Inverkeithing to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Inverkeithing to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverkeithing station.
The best way to get from Inverkeithing to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Inverkeithing, Scotland and Carlisle, England?
You can take a train from Inverkeithing to Carlisle via Haymarket in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Back O' Yards to Bus Station via Terminal and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverkeithing to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverkeithing to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Inverkeithing to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Inverkeithing to Carlisle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Inverkeithing to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverkeithing to Carlisle is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Inverkeithing to Carlisle.
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