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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carlisle to Nairn

Composite routes from Carlisle to Nairn

Cheapest
4 h 26 min
Car
410 km.
from $22
Other
6 h 53 min
304 km.
from $248.02
7 h 5 min
304 km.
from $76.15
9 h 33 min
304 km.
from $87.83
6 h 52 min
Train, Plane
303 km.
from $247.70
6 h 12 min
Train, Plane
303 km.
from $212.66

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Carlisle to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Carlisle to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Nairn?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Nairn is to bus which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Nairn?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Nairn is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Nairn?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Nairn station. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Nairn?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Nairn via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Nairn?

The distance between Carlisle and Nairn is 480 km. The road distance is 397.5 km.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Nairn without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Nairn without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Nairn?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Carlisle to Nairn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Nairn bus from?

Carlisle to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Nairn train from?

Carlisle to Nairn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Nairn?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Nairn is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Carlisle to Nairn bus arrive?

Carlisle to Nairn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Carlisle to Nairn train arrive?

Carlisle to Nairn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Nairn?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Nairn is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Carlisle to Nairn.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Nairn?

Book your Carlisle to Nairn train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Nairn?

There are 698+ hotels available in Nairn. Prices start at $43.35 per night.
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