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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Bishop Auckland takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Bishop Auckland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 17m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 685 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus bus 685
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus 685
  3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to General Hospitalbus bus X21
5h 27m

Carlisle to Bishop Auckland bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Bishop Auckland. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Bishop Auckland at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Shoulder of Mutton and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East12h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 52m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 52m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East19h 7m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East15h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 52m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 52m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Bishop Auckland? 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 Carlisle to Bishop Auckland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Bishop Auckland, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to General Hospital via Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 5h 27m.

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