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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2h 19m
    £43–109

  2. Line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    4h 57m
    £24–37

  3. Drive 104.3 mi

    1. Drive from Saltcoats to Carlislecar car 104.3 mi
    2h 9m
    £26–37

  4. Line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Dunlop Streetbus bus 11
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    3h 50m
    £46–82

Saltcoats to Carlisle by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Carlisle via Glasgow Central in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Halston Hotel via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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