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

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

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  1. Train, line 60 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Street to Boston Courtbus bus 60
    3h 51m
    £57–114

  2. Drive 77.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Dunscar car 77.2 mi
    1h 44m
    £19–27

  3. Bus, line 67 bus

    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 Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    3. Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Squarebus bus 34
    5h 22m

  4. Train, line 32 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castlegate to Market Squarebus bus 32 / ...
    4h 13m
    £50–103

Carlisle to Duns by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Market Square via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Woodmarket Bus Shelter in around 5h 22m.

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