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John o' Groats to Carlisle

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Nine ways to Travel from John O' Groats to Carlisle

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Cheapest
By car (593 km)
6 h 53 min
593 km.
from $32
Other
Rideshare
6 h 53 min
593 km.
from $7.73
Bus, Train
10 h 50 min
415 km.
from $210.34
Bus
11 h 37 min
414 km.
from $125.93
Ferry, Plane
9 h 17 min
415 km.
from $462.62
Train
12 h 20 min
414 km.
from $362.35
Bus via Galashiels
14 h 31 min
416 km.
from $110.46
Bus, Plane (Fly Wick Airport to Aberdeen International Airport)
9 h 19 min
415 km.
from $279.87
Bus, Plane (Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport)
11 h 10 min
415 km.
from $257.08

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

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

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$46.83

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26

Eastern Airways

Website:
easternairways.com/
Plane from Wick Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$151.89

Other operators

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Carlisle?

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Carlisle is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Carlisle?

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Carlisle is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between John o' Groats and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from John o' Groats to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Carlisle via Bus Terminal, Inverness Bus Station and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from John o' Groats to Carlisle?

The distance between John o' Groats and Carlisle is 652 km. The road distance is 580.4 km.

How do I travel from John o' Groats to Carlisle without a car?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Carlisle without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 50m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from John o' Groats to Carlisle?

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from John o' Groats to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the John o' Groats to Carlisle bus from?

John o' Groats to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Terminal station.

Train or bus from John o' Groats to Carlisle?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Carlisle is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $141.30 - $434.78 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the John o' Groats to Carlisle bus arrive?

John o' Groats to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from John o' Groats to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between John o' Groats to Carlisle is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from John o' Groats to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 494+ hotels available in Carlisle. Prices start at $36.50 per night.
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