The average bus between Carlisle and Grasmere takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Grasmere. 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 2 hours between Carlisle and Grasmere. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Grasmere at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Penrith North Lakes and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Grasmere? 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 Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Grasmere station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Carlisle to Grasmere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Carlisle to Grasmere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Village Hall station.
The distance between Carlisle and Grasmere is 48.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Village Hall via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 1h 47m.