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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and County Durham takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to County Durham. 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 59m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
5 times a day
Frequency

Line 685 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgatebus 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 Bus Station Stand Bbus bus X21
5h 7m

Carlisle to County Durham bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Carlisle and County Durham. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:20 PM which arrives into County Durham at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Westgate and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East12h 40m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East12h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 16m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East6h 19m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 16m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East6h 19m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 50m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 50m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 48m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East15h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 16m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 16m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East6h 19m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East6h 13m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to County Durham? 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 County Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and County Durham, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stand B via Westgate, Bus Station, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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