What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dunbar?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dunbar is to bus which costs £12 - £15 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Dunbar is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dunbar?

The distance between Carlisle and Dunbar is 130 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Dunbar without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Dunbar?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Carlisle to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dunbar bus from?

Carlisle to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dunbar train from?

Carlisle to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dunbar is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Carlisle to Dunbar bus arrive?

Carlisle to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Carlisle to Dunbar train arrive?

Carlisle to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Dunbar is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Carlisle to Dunbar.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Dunbar?

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 206+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Carlisle to Dunbar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 9m
£30–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7 / ...
5h 24m
£12–15
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
4h 51m
£22–35
Drive 98.5 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dunbarcar 98.5 mi
2h 12m
£24–35

Carlisle to Dunbar by train

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2h 9mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Dunbar.

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 4h 51m.

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