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Bristol to Carlisle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Carlisle takes 9h 11m and the fastest bus takes 7h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

9h 11m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bristol to Carlisle bus times

Buses run twice daily between Bristol and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express12h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express12h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express12h 20m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express12h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

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  • Distance: 290.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 5m.

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