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

The cheapest way to get from Dunblane to Carlisle is to bus via Newton Loan which costs £16 - £28 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunblane to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dunblane and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunblane station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Dunblane Police Station and arriving at Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Dunblane and Carlisle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dunblane and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Dunblane to Carlisle?

The distance between Dunblane and Carlisle is 142 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunblane to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £80.

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

The train from Dunblane to Carlisle takes 2h 48m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Carlisle bus from?

Dunblane to Carlisle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dunblane Police Station.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Carlisle train from?

Dunblane to Carlisle train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dunblane station.

Train or bus from Dunblane to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Dunblane to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Dunblane to Carlisle bus arrive?

Dunblane to Carlisle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Dunblane to Carlisle train arrive?

Dunblane to Carlisle train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dunblane to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunblane to Carlisle is 116 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Dunblane to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 584+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Dunblane to Carlisle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunblane to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2h 48m
£60–80
Bus via Newton Loan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newton Loan to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
3h 59m
£16–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
3h 32m
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunblane to Carlislecar 115.8 mi
1h 57m
£28–41
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 49m
£26–107

Dunblane to Carlisle by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.6 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Dunblane to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–80 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunblane Police Station to Halston Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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