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What is the best way to travel from Paisley to Carlisle?

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1h 44m
£12
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What is the cheapest way to reach Carlisle from Paisley?

You can reach Carlisle with just £12 by taking a Train from ScotRail, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £15
Sunday
from £20
Monday
from £14
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £12
Thursday
from £12
Friday
from £24

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    06:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    2h 5m
    0
    07:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    09:36
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 59m
    0
    06:33
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    2h 3m
    0
    07:33
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    09:36
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    09:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    10:48
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £18

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • ScotRail
    1h 52m
    0
    09:46
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    11:38
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £20
  • ScotRail
    2h 3m
    0
    09:35
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    11:38
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £20
  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    09:37
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    11:38
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £20
  • ScotRail
    1h 49m
    0
    10:58
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    12:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22
  • ScotRail
    2h 12m
    0
    10:35
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    12:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    05:57
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    07:44
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £14
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    07:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £16
  • ScotRail
    1h 44m
    0
    07:03
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £16
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    08:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    09:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22
  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    09:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    10:48
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    05:57
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    07:44
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £12
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    07:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    08:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    09:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 44m
    0
    07:03
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 44m
    0
    08:03
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    09:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    05:57
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    07:44
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £12
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    07:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £14
  • ScotRail
    1h 44m
    0
    07:03
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £14
  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    06:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    08:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    09:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    06:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £24
  • ScotRail
    1h 59m
    0
    06:33
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £24
  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    08:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    10:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £32
  • ScotRail
    1h 59m
    0
    08:33
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    10:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £32
  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    05:57
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    07:44
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £58

What are the fastest trips from Paisley to Carlisle?

You can get to Carlisle from Paisley in just 1h 44m with a Train from ScotRail. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 47m
Sunday
from 1h 49m
Monday
from 1h 44m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 1h 44m
Thursday
from 1h 44m
Friday
from 1h 47m

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    09:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    10:48
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £18
  • ScotRail
    1h 59m
    0
    06:33
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    06:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    2h 3m
    0
    07:33
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    09:36
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    2h 5m
    0
    07:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    09:36
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • ScotRail
    1h 49m
    0
    10:58
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    12:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22
  • ScotRail
    1h 52m
    0
    09:46
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    11:38
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £20
  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    09:37
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    11:38
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £20
  • ScotRail
    2h 3m
    0
    09:35
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    11:38
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £20
  • ScotRail
    2h 12m
    0
    10:35
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    12:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • ScotRail
    1h 44m
    0
    07:03
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £16
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    07:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £16
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    08:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    09:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22
  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    05:57
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    07:44
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £14
  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    09:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    10:48
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • ScotRail
    1h 44m
    0
    07:03
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 44m
    0
    08:03
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    09:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    07:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    08:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    09:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    05:57
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    07:44
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £12

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • ScotRail
    1h 44m
    0
    07:03
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £14
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    07:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £14
  • ScotRail
    1h 46m
    0
    08:01
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    09:47
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15
  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    05:57
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    07:44
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £12
  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    06:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • ScotRail
    1h 47m
    0
    05:57
    Paisley
    Gilmour Street Train Station
    07:44
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £58
  • ScotRail
    1h 59m
    0
    06:33
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £24
  • ScotRail
    1h 59m
    0
    08:33
    Paisley
    Hawkhead Train Station
    10:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £32
  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    06:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    08:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £24
  • ScotRail
    2h 1m
    0
    08:31
    Paisley
    Canal Train Station
    10:32
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £32
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Paisley to Carlisle

What are the most popular stations in Paisley and Carlisle?

In Paisley, you will usually depart from Gilmour Street Train Station, St James Train Station or Bus Stop, while in Carlisle you will be arriving at MacDonalds Coach Station, Coach Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Carlisle from Paisley? With 5 connections between 1 Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Paisley and Carlisle, you can pay as low as £12 with a Train from ScotRail.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from ScotRail: you will get to Carlisle in just 1h 44m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Paisley and Carlisle are ScotRail, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Paisley and Carlisle is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Glasgow Airport or to Carlisle Lake Airport, and look at flights from Glasgow Airport, and landing at Carlisle Lake Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Paisley to Carlisle?

The most popular companies between Paisley and Carlisle, are ScotRail. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: ScotRail

All you need to know when you travel from Paisley to Carlisle

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Paisley to Carlisle. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Paisley to Carlisle

How can I reach Carlisle from Paisley?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Carlisle from Paisley.

How far is Carlisle from Paisley?

The distance between Paisley and Carlisle is 142.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Paisley and Carlisle?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 24 kgs, and a flight 35 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Paisley to Carlisle?

You can get to Carlisle with just £12 by taking a Train from ScotRail.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Carlisle in just 1h 44m with a Train from ScotRail.

More routes to Paisley and to Carlisle

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Paisley and to Carlisle. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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