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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €7
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €9
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 37 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 37 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 5
- Distance
- 47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dumfries to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dumfries to Carlisle will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 5 trains from Dumfries to Carlisle, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 38 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.
6:04 AM 0h38 Dumfries 6:42 AM Carlisle €7 1 One-way 0 transfers12:00 PM 0h37 Dumfries 12:37 PM Carlisle €10 1 One-way 0 transfers1:00 PM 0h37 Dumfries 1:37 PM Carlisle €10 1 One-way 0 transfers5:04 AM 0h38 Dumfries 5:42 AM Carlisle €10 1 One-way 0 transfers5:01 PM 0h37 Dumfries 5:38 PM Carlisle €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:00 PM 0h37 Dumfries 1:37 PM Carlisle €10 1 One-way 0 transfers12:00 PM 0h37 Dumfries 12:37 PM Carlisle €10 1 One-way 0 transfers5:01 PM 0h37 Dumfries 5:38 PM Carlisle €10 1 One-way 0 transfers6:04 AM 0h38 Dumfries 6:42 AM Carlisle €7 1 One-way 0 transfers5:04 AM 0h38 Dumfries 5:42 AM Carlisle €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
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Trains from Dumfries to Carlisle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 37m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 4:57 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Dumfries to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Dumfries to Carlisle trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W69753 | 1:01 PM Dumfries station (DMF) | 0h38 | 1:39 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69765 | 3:01 PM Dumfries station (DMF) | 0h38 | 3:39 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87608 | 5:01 PM Dumfries station (DMF) | 0h38 | 5:39 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69790 | 7:02 PM Dumfries station (DMF) | 0h38 | 7:40 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87622 | 11:50 PM Dumfries station (DMF) | 0h38 | 12:28 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect |
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FAQs: Trains from Dumfries to Carlisle
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dumfries to Carlisle
Most Dumfries to Carlisle trains use the Dumfries to Carlisle station pair. Use this guide to compare Dumfries and Carlisle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dumfries station do trains to Carlisle leave from?
Getting to Dumfries from Dumfries city centre
Dumfries train station facilities and services
Dumfries has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dumfries.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dumfries.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dumfries. Information desks are 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, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dumfries: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dumfries: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dumfries: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 4, 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Carlisle station do trains from Dumfries arrive at?
Getting to Carlisle from Carlisle city centre
Carlisle train station facilities and services
Carlisle has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Carlisle.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Carlisle.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Carlisle. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Carlisle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Carlisle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Carlisle: 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.
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