How can I get from Dumfries to Carlisle?

Yes, you can take a train between Dumfries and Carlisle.

What's the best way to get from Dumfries to Carlisle?

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dumfries to Carlisle among Omio's users.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Dumfries to Carlisle?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dumfries to Carlisle: Trains mostly depart from Dumfries station (DMF) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).

Can I find a direct route between Dumfries and Carlisle?

Yes, there is a direct route available from Dumfries to Carlisle: 6 direct trains per day with ScotRail.

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dumfries to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 29 miles (47 km)

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

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

11:05 AM0h37
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11:42 AMCarlisle
$81One-way
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11:42 AMCarlisle
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1:37 PMCarlisle
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FAQs: Travel from Dumfries to Carlisle

Travel to Carlisle 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 Dumfries to Carlisle.

You can travel between Dumfries and Carlisle by train.

The cheapest way to travel from Dumfries to Carlisle is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dumfries to Carlisle costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Dumfries to Carlisle is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 7m.

The distance from Dumfries to Carlisle is approximately 29 miles (47 km).

The average frequency per day from Dumfries to Carlisle is:

Around 6 trains per day.
Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dumfries to Carlisle:

Trains mostly depart from Dumfries station (DMF) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dumfries to Carlisle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Carlisle by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Dumfries to Carlisle:

6 direct trains per day with ScotRail.

Omio customers who travel from Dumfries to Carlisle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Carlisle and these popular destinations at a great price.

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