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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2h 6m
    £43–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    4h 12m
    £22–34

  3. Drive 98 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Carlislecar car 98 mi
    2h 1m
    £24–35

  4. Line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Dunlop Streetbus bus 11
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    3h 9m
    £44–80

Irvine to Carlisle by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Carlisle via Glasgow Central in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Halston Hotel via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 12m.

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