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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Dunbar takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Dunbar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 26m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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2h 10m
£31–73

Carlisle to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 13m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 2m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 52m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 14m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 16m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 52m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 14m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 16m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 52m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 14m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 16m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 52m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 14m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 16m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Dunbar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 129.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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 10m.

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