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The average bus between Birtley and Carlisle takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birtley to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Birtley to Carlisle bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Birtley and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birtley is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Eldon Square Bus Station and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 46m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 42m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 46m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 42m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 32m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 33m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 13m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire13h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 46m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 42m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East3h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 46m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 42m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 46m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 42m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birtley to Carlisle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birtley to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Birtley, Gateshead, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Durham Road-Fire Station to Bus Station via Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station, and Cranstons in around 4h 15m.

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