How to travel from Carlisle to Armagh, United Kingdom
The distance between Carlisle and Armagh is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Carlisle to Armagh by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Armagh → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Glasgow Central, plane and bus
Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the bus to Armagh.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train to Dumfries, bus and ferry
Take the train to Dumfries then take the bus to Stranraer Port Rodie then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Armagh.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£31($37)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Armagh.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Armagh.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Armagh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Armagh by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Carlisle and Armagh is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Carlisle and Armagh by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Armagh is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Armagh is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Carlisle and Armagh. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carlisle and Armagh. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Armagh. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Armagh is Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Armagh. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Carlisle to Armagh. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Ayr then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Armagh is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Armagh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Glasgow Central, plane and bus + 5 similar | 3h 45m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 415km (258 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane and bus | 3h 50m | £90($105) | 5 times a day | 593km (369 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane and bus | 3h 55m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 459km (285 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane and bus | 4h 20m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 450km (280 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | £115($140) | every 3 hours | 498km (310 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane and bus | 4h 50m | £125($150) | twice a week | 499km (310 miles) |
Train to Dumfries, bus and ferry + 2 similar | 7h 20m | £31($37) | every 4 hours | 343km (213 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 7h 25m | £63($75) | once daily | 451km (280 miles) |
| Train to Auchinleck, bus and ferry | 7h 35m | £33($39) | once daily | 376km (234 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 8hrs | £35($42) | every 20 mins | 437km (272 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 10m | £42($50) | every 4 hours | 317km (197 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carlisle and Armagh
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Armagh
The following major airports near Armagh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Armagh
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Armagh
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Armagh