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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glasgow to Carlisle

Composite routes from Glasgow to Carlisle

Cheapest
1 h 40 min
Car
152 km.
from $8
Other
2 h 42 min
Bus
136 km.
from €15.22
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 6
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
First Bus Glasgow
100 Cathcart Road Glasgow G42 7BH
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Hannon Coach
21 Brankinstown Road, Craigavon BT67 0DF, UK
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
First Bus Glasgow
100 Cathcart Road Glasgow G42 7BH
+44 3456 460707
+44 3456 460707
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Hannon Coach
21 Brankinstown Road, Craigavon BT67 0DF, UK
+44 (0)28 92 650700
+44 (0)28 92 650700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 4
Avanti West Coast
Website
National Express
Website
ScotRail
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 11m
Hourly
$55.69–$164.55
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
National Express
Website
2h 42m
3 times a day
$29.11–$41.77
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
ScotRail
Website
2h 37m
Once a week
$39.24–$88.60
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
TransPennine Express Service
Website
1h 23m
Every 3 hours
$30.38–$75.95
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
2h 6m
Every 4 hours
$8.86–$22.78
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Carlisle is to rideshare which costs $7.61 - $19.57 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Carlisle is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $26.09 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Carlisle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Glasgow and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Carlisle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Carlisle?

The distance between Glasgow and Carlisle is 163 km. The road distance is 155 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $26.09 - $141.30 .

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Carlisle bus from?

Glasgow to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Carlisle train from?

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

Train or bus from Glasgow to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Carlisle is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $26.09 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $21.74 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Glasgow to Carlisle bus arrive?

Glasgow to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Carlisle station.

Where does the Glasgow to Carlisle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Carlisle is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Glasgow to Carlisle.

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

Book your Glasgow to Carlisle train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Carlisle?

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