There are 4 ways to get from Paisley to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow Central
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
1h 44m£33–91Line 9 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
3h 45m£15–24Drive 101.8 mi
- Drive from Paisley to Carlislecar 101.8 mi
1h 50m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Barrhead to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
3h 24m£50–95
Paisley to Carlisle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Carlisle is to line 9 bus and bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Paisley to Carlisle is to train via Glasgow Central which takes 1h 44m and costs £30 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Carlisle via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Paisley and Carlisle is 109 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.
The best way to get from Paisley to Carlisle without a car is to train via Glasgow Central which takes 1h 44m and costs £30 - £95.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Paisley to Carlisle, including transfers.
Paisley to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Smithhills Street station.
Paisley to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Paisley to Carlisle is to train via Glasgow Central which takes 1h 44m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Carlisle, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Barrhead to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Paisley to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Paisley to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Carlisle is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Paisley to Carlisle.
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