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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Carlisle is to bus via Galashiels which costs £15 - £21 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Carlisle?

The distance between Dunbar and Carlisle is 130 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £15 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Dunbar to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Carlisle bus from?

Dunbar to Carlisle bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Carlisle train from?

Dunbar to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £15 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Dunbar to Carlisle bus arrive?

Dunbar to Carlisle bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Dunbar to Carlisle train arrive?

Dunbar to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Carlisle?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 582+ hotels available in Carlisle.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 21m
£16–91
Bus via Galashiels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
6h 43m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
4h 48m
£17–41
Drive 98.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Carlislecar 98.7 mi
2h 12m
£24–35

Dunbar to Carlisle by train

108Weekly Trains

2h 21mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunbar to Carlisle.

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Princes Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 48m.

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