What is the cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Craig Tara?

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Craig Tara is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Craig Tara?

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Craig Tara is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Craig Tara?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Craig Tara Holiday Park via Main Street, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station and Wellington Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Craig Tara?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Craig Tara?

The distance between Whitehaven and Craig Tara is 187 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.

How do I travel from Whitehaven to Craig Tara without a car?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Craig Tara without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Whitehaven to Craig Tara?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Whitehaven to Craig Tara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Craig Tara bus from?

Whitehaven to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Craig Tara train from?

Whitehaven to Craig Tara train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Craig Tara?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Craig Tara is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Craig Tara bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Craig Tara train arrive?

Whitehaven to Craig Tara train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Craig Tara?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Craig Tara is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Whitehaven to Craig Tara.

Where can I stay near Craig Tara?

There are 556+ hotels available in Craig Tara.

Whitehaven to Craig Tara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitehaven to Craig Tara by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 43m
£63–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
7h 27m
£24–42
Drive 130.2 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Craig Taracar 130.2 mi
2h 40m
£32–47
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Killoch Placebus 42 / ...
5h 27m
£53–98

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Craig Tara, Scotland?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Craig Tara via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Beresford Terrace, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Craig Tara via Main Street, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Wellington Square, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 7h 27m.

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