The distance between Dunfermline and Carlisle is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Carlisle by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carlisle → Dunfermline if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Carlisle.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Carlisle.
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There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Carlisle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).
The distance between Dunfermline and Carlisle is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 135km (84 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Dunfermline and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Carlisle is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Carlisle. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and LNER run train services between Dunfermline and Carlisle. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunfermline and Carlisle. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Carlisle. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Carlisle. instead which will take 1h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dunfermline and Carlisle. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 35m | £46($55) | every 2 hours | 185km (115 miles) |
Train to Carlisle | 2h 15m | £19($22) | twice a week | 189km (117 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | £15($18) | every 20 mins | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £30($36) | on demand | 176km (109 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.