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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dunstable is to bus which costs £45 - £65 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Dunstable is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at The Quadrant via Coach Park and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Leagrave via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dunstable?

The distance between Carlisle and Dunstable is 332 miles. The road distance is 271.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Carlisle to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dunstable bus from?

Carlisle to Dunstable bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dunstable train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dunstable is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Northampton, which costs and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Carlisle to Dunstable bus arrive?

Carlisle to Dunstable bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Coach Park station.

Where does the Carlisle to Dunstable train arrive?

Carlisle to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Dunstable is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Carlisle to Dunstable.

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

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Carlisle to Dunstable - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Carlisle to Dunstable by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h 26m
£49–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 590
9h 4m
£47–63
Bus via Northampton
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Coach Parkbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Luton Station Interchangebus 707
8h 22m
Drive 269.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dunstablecar 269.9 mi
4h 36m
£66–95
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4h 33m
£48–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
4h 55m
£103–105
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
4h 34m
£49–194
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus
6h 18m
£90–309
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus
6h 5m
£110–328
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus
6h 11m
£97–329
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
5h 57m
£65–223

Carlisle to Dunstable by train and foot

196Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Dunstable.

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Distance: 330.3 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Dunstable, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Leagrave via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to The Quadrant via Coach Park and Luton Station Interchange in around 8h 22m.

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