How to travel from Dumfries to Carlisle, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Carlisle is around 53km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 37min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dumfries to Carlisle by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle.

  • Duration37min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Annan Stance 2 and then to Carlisle Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated by

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Carlisle.

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Woodgrove Taxis (Dumfries)

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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration41min
  • Distance55km (34 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Carlisle by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 37min.

The distance between Dumfries and Carlisle is around 53km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 47km (29 miles)

It takes around 37min to get from Dumfries and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Carlisle is to take the train which takes around 37min and will set you back approx £8 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Carlisle. It typically takes around 37min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dumfries and Carlisle with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 37min.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Dumfries and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 37min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and Carlisle. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire and Houstons Minicoaches run regular bus services between Dumfries and Carlisle. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 37min.

The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dumfries and Carlisle. The distance is around 55km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 37min and will usually cost around £8 ($10).

How do I get from Dumfries to Carlisle

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Carlisle

Transport options from Dumfries to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
37min
£8($10)
hourly53km (33 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
£14($16)
hourly64km (40 miles)
Taxi
41min
£95($110)
on demand55km (34 miles)
Drive
41min
£10($12)
on demand55km (34 miles)

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Airports near Carlisle

The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Carlisle