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Carlisle to Dunbar buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Dunbar takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. There is at least one bus per day from Carlisle to Dunbar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 10m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Carlisle to Dunbar bus times

Buses run once daily between Carlisle and Dunbar. The service departs Carlisle at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Dunbar at 11:21:00. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusEast Coast Buses5h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusEast Coast Buses5h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusEast Coast Buses5h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusEast Coast Buses5h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEast Coast Buses4h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdEast Coast Buses4h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusEast Coast Buses5h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Dunbar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 170.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 4h 56m.

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