The average bus between Dunbar and Carlisle takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. 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 5 times a day between Dunbar and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Place and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 30m • 2 changesWant 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 High Street station and arriving at Market Hall station via Waterloo Place station and Galashiels Transport Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Dunbar to Carlisle bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.
Dunbar to Carlisle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.
The distance between Dunbar and Carlisle is 125.9 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Market Hall via Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 40m.