The average bus between Dunbar and Carlisle takes 4h 57m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunbar to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Dunbar and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dunbar to Carlisle? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Carlisle station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Dunbar to Carlisle bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.
Dunbar to Carlisle bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dunbar and Carlisle is 125.9 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 31m.