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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle

Composite routes from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle

Cheapest
1 h 13 min
Car
92 km.
from $5

Transport providers

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

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

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

Bus operators

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Market
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle?

The cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle is to bus which costs $6.52 - $9.24 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle?

The fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $18.48 - $27.17 .

Is there a direct bus between The Scottish Borders and Carlisle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lindean Bus Shelter and arriving at Market Hall. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between The Scottish Borders and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle?

The distance between The Scottish Borders and Carlisle is 91 km. The road distance is 92.7 km.

How do I travel from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle without a car?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $6.52 - $9.24 .

How long does it take to get from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle?

The bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Market Hall takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to Carlisle bus from?

The Scottish Borders to Carlisle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Lindean Bus Shelter station.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to Carlisle train from?

The Scottish Borders to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $6.52 - $9.24 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $38.04 - $173.91 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to Carlisle bus arrive?

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

Where does the The Scottish Borders to Carlisle train arrive?

The Scottish Borders to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between The Scottish Borders to Carlisle is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle.

How do I get a train ticket from The Scottish Borders to Carlisle?

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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