The average bus between Carlisle and Stanley takes 5h 47m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Stanley. 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 3 hours between Carlisle and Stanley. 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 Stanley at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Shoulder of Mutton and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Stanley? 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 Stanley. However, there are services departing from Shoulder of Mutton station and arriving at Stanley Bus Station Stand J via Bus Station and Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Carlisle to Stanley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Shoulder of Mutton station.
Carlisle to Stanley bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Stanley Bus Station Stand J.
The distance between Carlisle and Stanley is 79.4 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stanley Bus Station Stand J via Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 4h 13m.