How to travel from Loch Lomond to Carlisle, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Carlisle is around 199km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Carlisle by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance199km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Carlisle by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 2h 10m.

The distance between Loch Lomond and Carlisle is around 199km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Loch Lomond and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Carlisle is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Carlisle. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir and Glasgow Central Low Level. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Loch Lomond and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level and then to Carlisle. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level and then to Carlisle. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Loch Lomond and Carlisle. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Carlisle

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Carlisle

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£68($81)
hourly206km (128 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($41)
on demand199km (124 miles)

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Airports near Carlisle

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

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Carlisle