There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 6m£35–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
4h 16m£21–31Drive 98 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Carlislecar 98 mi
2h 1m£25–36Line 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Mill Road to Dunlop Streetbus 11
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
3h 9m£39–65
Irvine to Carlisle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Carlisle is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Halston Hotel via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Carlisle via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Irvine and Carlisle is 131 miles. The road distance is 98.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Irvine to Carlisle, including transfers.
Irvine to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Irvine to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 16m.
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 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Mill Road to Dunlop Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Carlisle is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Irvine to Carlisle.
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