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How to get fromCarlisle to Dunblaneby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Dunblane by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain train
    2h 28m
    £21–36

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus bus Ember
    2h 59m
    £17–29

  3. Drive  115.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Dunblanecar car 115.3 mi
    1h 55m
    £29–42

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunblanetrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    2h 34m
    £44–78

  5. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    2h 40m
    £36–86

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dunblanetrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2h 50m
    £30–45

Carlisle to Dunblane by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

Lumo operates a train from Carlisle to Stirling 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Dunblane Police Station via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 2h 59m.

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