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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dunstable is to bus via Northampton which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 57m.

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 £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Asda via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

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 £80 - £210.

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 National Express, depart from Bus 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 £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Carlisle to Dunstable bus arrive?

Carlisle to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 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
£80–207
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Northampton Town Centrebus Ukn31
8h 57m
£26–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
6h 26m
£52–126
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 35m
£72–164
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Regent Streetbus X1 / ...
4h 49m
£91–146
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
4h 54m
£66–179
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
£61–177
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
6h 2m
£98–355
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
5h 52m
£129–339
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
6h
£126–328
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 59m
£101–225

Carlisle to Dunstable by train and foot

198Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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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, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 5h.

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