The average bus between Carlisle and Birmingham NEC takes 6h 24m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Birmingham NEC. 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 Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:45 AM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 5:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Carlisle to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Carlisle and Birmingham NEC is 283.1 km. The road distance is 344 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
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