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Compare train for Dumfries to Carlisle
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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Dumfries to Carlisle
How to get from Dumfries to Carlisle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dumfries to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1472411:03 AM0h37Dumfries station (DMF)11:40 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$121One-way0 transfers
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C1472411:03 AM0h37Dumfries station (DMF)11:40 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$121One-way0 transfers
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C1472411:03 AM0h37Dumfries station (DMF)11:40 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$121One-way0 transfers
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L877011:02 PM0h37Dumfries station (DMF)1:39 PMCarlisle station (CAR)$121One-way0 transfers
W6992810:00 AM0h38Dumfries station (DMF)10:38 AMCarlisle station (CAR)$121One-way0 transfers
W699361:58 PM0h38Dumfries station (DMF)2:36 PMCarlisle station (CAR)$121One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 7m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dumfries station (DMF) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Carlisle by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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