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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dunfermline to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dunfermline to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dunfermline to Carlisle will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dunfermline for Carlisle every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dunfermline to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 135 km
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2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dunfermline to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Dunfermline to Carlisle trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 14:28 Dunfermline | 2h03 | 16:31 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dunfermline to Carlisle
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Trains from Dunfermline to Carlisle run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 06:48 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, ScotRail from Dunfermline to Carlisle trainsTransPennine Express, ScotRail trains will get you between Dunfermline and Carlisle from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dunfermline to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunfermline to Carlisle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Dunfermline and Carlisle
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 19:45 Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 2, subway and steep ramp to platform 1. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 11
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1 - Opens between 07:00 and 18:00 Platform 2 - Opens between 06:45 and 19:45
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Station car park (disabled spaces) off of St. Margarets drive - KY12 7HT.
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TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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