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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Duns is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Duns is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Duns?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Duns. However, there are services departing from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall and arriving at Market Square via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Woodmarket Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Duns?

The distance between Carlisle and Duns is 174 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Duns without a car is to train and line 60 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Carlisle to Duns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Duns bus from?

Carlisle to Duns bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall station.

Where does the Carlisle to Duns bus arrive?

Carlisle to Duns bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Duns?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Duns is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Carlisle to Duns.

Where can I stay near Duns?

There are 508+ hotels available in Duns.

Carlisle to Duns - 4 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus, bus

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

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Train, line 60 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Street to Boston Courtbus 60
3h 51m
£56–113
Drive 77.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dunscar 77.2 mi
1h 44m
£19–28
Bus, line 67 bus
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus 67
3. Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Squarebus 34
5h 48m
Train, line 32 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
3. Take the bus from Castlegate to Market Squarebus 32 / ...
4h 13m
£50–101

Carlisle to Duns by train and bus

6Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest 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 48m.

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