Trip information

Departure: Manchester, England
Arrival: Carlisle, England
Fastest route: 3h 10min
Distance: 180km
Cheapest route: £18
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Bus companies: National Express

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Friday

One Passenger / One Trip

01:20

Manchester, England

Manchester Coach Station

04:30

Carlisle, England

Carlisle Bus Station

3h 10min

National Express

£18

03:50

Manchester, England

Manchester Airport

07:40

Carlisle, England

Carlisle Bus Station

3h 50min

National Express

£33

04:30

Manchester, England

Manchester Coach Station

07:40

Carlisle, England

Carlisle Bus Station

3h 10min

National Express

£22.4

11:30

Manchester, England

Manchester Airport

16:30

Carlisle, England

Carlisle Bus Station

5h 0min

National Express

£29.8

11:30

Manchester, England

Manchester Airport

16:30

Carlisle, England

Carlisle Bus Station

5h 0min

+ 1 layover

£27.4

11:30

Manchester, England

Manchester Airport

13:50

Preston, England

Preston City Centre Bus Station

2h 20min

National Express

£5

0h 5min layover

13:55

Preston, England

Preston City Centre Bus Station

16:30

Carlisle, England

Carlisle Bus Station

2h 35min

National Express

£22.4

12:45

Manchester, England

Manchester Coach Station

16:30

Carlisle, England

Carlisle Bus Station

3h 45min

National Express

£22.4

Overview

Traveling from Manchester to Carlisle by bus

First departure
01:20
Avg price
£25.5
Carriers
1
Last arrival
16:30

Bus information Manchester - Carlisle

The Manchester - Carlisle route has approximately 6 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 3h 10min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since £18 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Manchester and Carlisle is around 180 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: National Express.

  • Trips per day 6
  • Direct trips 5

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Carlisle by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 3h 10min to cover 180 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs £18 and leaves Manchester Coach Station. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go directly to Carlisle Bus Station.

  • Avg duration 3h 59min
  • Cheapest price £18

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 12:45 from Manchester Coach Station and arrives at 16:30 at Carlisle Bus Station. It will take 3h 45min, its price is £22.4 and the number of changes will be 0.

Are there any direct routes between Manchester and Carlisle?

Yes, there are direct bus routes, their duration is usually around 3h 10min and the price is £18.

  • Last bus 12:45
  • Transfers 0

What are the bus stations in Manchester?

  • Manchester Coach Station
    16 Chorlton St
    Manchester M1 3HW
    UK
  • Manchester Airport
    The Station
    Manchester M90
    UK

What are the bus stations in Carlisle?

  • Carlisle Bus Station
    9 Lonsdale Street
    Carlisle CA1 1DB
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