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148 km.
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By car (148 km)
1 h 56 min
148 km.
from $8
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1 h 56 min
148 km.
from $5.63

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from South Bridge to Market
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from South Bridge to Market
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

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

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Edinburgh to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.86–$22.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle is to rideshare which costs $7.61 - $19.57 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $26.09 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Carlisle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bridge and arriving at Market Hall. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Carlisle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carlisle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carlisle is 162 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $26.09 - $141.30 .

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carlisle bus from?

Edinburgh to Carlisle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from South Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carlisle train from?

Edinburgh to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $26.09 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $20.65 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carlisle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Carlisle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carlisle train arrive?

Edinburgh to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Carlisle is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Edinburgh to Carlisle.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Carlisle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Carlisle?

Book your Edinburgh to Carlisle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Carlisle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Carlisle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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