How to travel from Carlisle to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Perth is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carlisle to Perth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PerthCarlisle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Haymarket

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Perth.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Perth.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance230km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Perth

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Perth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).

The distance between Carlisle and Perth is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Carlisle and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Perth is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Perth. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carlisle and Perth with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 3hrs.

LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Carlisle and Perth. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlisle and Perth. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Carlisle and Perth. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Carlisle and Perth. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £25 ($30).

How do I get from Carlisle to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Perth

Transport options from Carlisle to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Haymarket + 1 similar
2h 35m
£52($61)
every 3 hours248km (154 miles)
Train3hrs
£25($30)
once daily273km (170 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
£19($22)
every 20 mins249km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£40($47)
on demand230km (143 miles)

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Airports near Perth

The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Perth
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Perth
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Perth