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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Houghton-Le-Spring takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Houghton-Le-Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 39m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
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 Houghton Le Springbus bus X1 / ...
4h 15m

Carlisle to Houghton-Le-Spring bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Houghton-Le-Spring. 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 Houghton-Le-Spring at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Westgate and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North East5h 40m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Houghton-Le-Spring? 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.

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  • Distance: 72.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Houghton Le Spring via Westgate, Bus Station, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 4h 15m.

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