The average bus between Carlisle and Borrowdale takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Borrowdale. 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 every 4 hours between Carlisle and Borrowdale. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Borrowdale at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Penrith North Lakes and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Borrowdale? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Borrowdale. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Stonethwaite road end station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Carlisle to Borrowdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Carlisle to Borrowdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Stonethwaite road end station.
The distance between Carlisle and Borrowdale is 44.2 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Stonethwaite road end via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 4m.