The average bus between Carlisle and Stanley takes 5h 45m 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 4 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Carlisle station and arriving at Stanley station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Carlisle to Stanley bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Shoulder of Mutton station.
Carlisle to Stanley bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Stanley Bus Station Stand J.
The distance between Carlisle and Stanley is 79.4 km. The road distance is 114 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 16m.