The average train between Carlisle and Dunbar takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Carlisle to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Carlisle to Dunbar train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Dunbar is 125.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 11m.