The average bus between Carlisle and Kirkby Thore takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Kirkby Thore. 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 4 times a day between Carlisle and Kirkby Thore. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Kirkby Thore at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Kirkby Thore. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Kirkby Thore station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Carlisle to Kirkby Thore bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from La Mexxaluna station.
Carlisle to Kirkby Thore bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at The Bridge Inn station.
The distance between Carlisle and Kirkby Thore is 38.5 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from La Mexxaluna to The Bridge Inn via Bus Station in around 2h 5m.