How to travel from Carlisle to Dundee

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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Dundee

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 108 miles (174 km)

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€21

Average price

Cheapest

€57

Average price

4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

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30m

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3h 5m

Average total duration

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2h 35m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Carlisle to Dundee

How to get from Carlisle to Dundee by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Carlisle to Dundee is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TransPennine Express Service
10:16AM2h21
Carlisle
12:37PMDundee
$921One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

TransPennine Express Service
10:16AM2h21
Carlisle
12:37PMDundee
$921One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine Express Service
10:16AM2h21
Carlisle
12:37PMDundee
$921One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine Express Service
02:15PM2h24
Carlisle
04:39PMDundee
$921One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine Express Service
12:10PM2h32
Carlisle
02:42PMDundee
$921One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine Express Service
04:16PM2h34
Carlisle
06:50PMDundee
$921One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Carlisle to Dundee

Travel to Dundee easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Dundee.

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There are 2 options to travel between Carlisle and Dundee including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Dundee is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Dundee:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Dundee costing on average $37 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Carlisle to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Carlisle to Dundee is approximately 108 miles (174 km).
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Dundee is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Dundee as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carlisle to Dundee:
  • Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
  • Buses mostly depart from Carlisle, Parkhouse Road (Argos) and arrive in Dundee, Seagate Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carlisle to Dundee, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Dundee by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Dundee by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Carlisle to Dundee often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Ingliston, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dundee and these popular destinations at a great price.

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