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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.

5h 47m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Carlisle to Stanley bus times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East4h 30m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East11h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 9m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 24m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East4h 55m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East14h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 9m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 9m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 9m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireGo North EastGo North East5h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Stanley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Stanley, County Durham, England?

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.

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