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How to get fromInverness to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 3m
    £94–179

  2. Bus via Galashiels

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus bus X95
    9h 46m
    £39–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    6h 50m
    £42–76

  4. Drive  245 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Carlislecar car 245 mi
    4h 26m
    £61–88

  5. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 51m
    £116–287

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    6h 7m
    £65–140

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane INV - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 38m
    £149–262

Inverness to Carlisle by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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