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£33–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3h 12m£22–54Drive 101.8 mi
- Drive from Paisley to Carlislecar 101.8 mi
1h 50m£25–37Train
- Take the train from Barrhead to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2h 11m£45–85
Paisley to Carlisle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Carlisle is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Paisley to Carlisle is to train via Glasgow Central which takes 1h 44m and costs £30 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barrhead and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.
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 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Paisley to Carlisle, including transfers.
Paisley to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus 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 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 12m.
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, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Paisley to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at 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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