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Carlisle to St Ives buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and St Ives takes 20h 56m and the fastest bus takes 19h 16m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Carlisle to St Ives. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 56m
Duration
493 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Carlisle to St Ives bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Carlisle and St Ives. The service departs Carlisle at 12:55 AM at night, which arrives into St Ives at 22:11:00. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 20h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus21h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus21h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus21h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus21h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus21h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGo Cornwall Bus19h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to St Ives? 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: 493.3 mi
  • Duration: 20h 56m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square in around 16h 40m.

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