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

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There are 8 ways to get from Iverness to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 10m
    £92–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 58m
    £43–82

  3. Drive 245.1 mi

    1. Drive from Iverness to Carlislecar car 245.1 mi
    4h 26m
    £60–86

  4. 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 52m
    £120–292

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    7h 17m
    £87–142

  6. Bus via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus bus X95
    9h 45m
    £58–97

  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 44m
    £119–251

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 11m
    £127–292

Iverness to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Seafield Road to Carlisle via Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness, and Haymarket in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seafield Road to Halston Hotel via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 58m.

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