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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dunfermline?

The distance between Carlisle and Dunfermline is 116 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dunfermline without a car is to train via Haymarket which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Carlisle to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dunfermline bus from?

Carlisle to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dunfermline train from?

Carlisle to Dunfermline train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dunfermline is to train via Haymarket which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Carlisle to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Carlisle to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Dunfermline train arrive?

Carlisle to Dunfermline train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Dunfermline is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Carlisle to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Carlisle to Dunfermline - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Dunfermline by train, bus, or car

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Train via Haymarket
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 1m
£40–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 17m
£20–33
Drive 108.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dunfermlinecar 108.9 mi
2h 1m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Inverkeithingtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2h 18m
£40–57

Carlisle to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 114.9 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Dunfermline Town via Haymarket in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 17m.

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