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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Carlisle takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunbar to Carlisle. 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 37m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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2h 12m
£32–74

Dunbar to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dunbar and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 17m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 37m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 20m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 20m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 20m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 20m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast1h 57m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbar to Carlisle? 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.

Map of how to get from Dunbar to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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 12m.

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