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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dundeetrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
    2h 44m
    £50–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    3h 57m
    £19–32

  3. Drive 147 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Dundeecar car 147 mi
    2h 43m
    £36–52

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2h 52m
    £53–105

  5. Bus via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus bus
    6h 23m
    £32–45

Carlisle to Dundee by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Carlisle to Dundee 4 times a week. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 57m.

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