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How to get fromThurso to Carlisleby train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Thurso to Carlisle by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    10h 6m
    £148–269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    10h 23m
    £59–105

  3. Drive  351.3 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Carlislecar car 351.3 mi
    6h 45m
    £87–126

  4. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    8h 40m
    £256–579

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    11h
    £124–184

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Hallbus bus X95
    12h 49m
    £59–108

  7. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    9h 6m
    £220–504

  8. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    10h 52m
    £173–381

  9. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    10h 58m
    £183–376

Thurso to Carlisle by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Carlisle via Inverness and Haymarket in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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