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Compare bus and train for Carlisle to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$68 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 2h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carlisle to Dundee is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:02 AM 2h44 Carlisle 11:46 AM Dundee $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:02 AM 2h44 Carlisle 11:46 AM Dundee $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:02 AM 2h36 Carlisle 12:38 PM Dundee $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Dundee as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Dundee by train.
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