The average bus between Carlisle and Birkenhead takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Birkenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Carlisle and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:45 AM which arrives into Birkenhead at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Carlisle to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Book your Carlisle to Birkenhead bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Carlisle and Birkenhead is 167.1 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 59m.
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