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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Houghton-Le-Spring takes 5h 41m 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.

5h 41m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
Every 3 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 Houghton Le Springbus bus X1 / ...
4h 23m

Carlisle to Houghton-Le-Spring bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Carlisle and Houghton-Le-Spring. 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 Houghton-Le-Spring at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Shoulder of Mutton and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East11h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 44m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 19m • 3 changes

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

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East14h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North EastGo North East4h 42m • 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: 5h 41m

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 Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 4h 23m.

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