The average bus between Carlisle and Thirlmere takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carlisle to Thirlmere. 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 hourly between Carlisle and Thirlmere. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Thirlmere at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Penrith North Lakes and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Thirlmere? 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 Thirlmere. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Thirlmere station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Carlisle to Thirlmere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Carlisle to Thirlmere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at car park station.
The distance between Carlisle and Thirlmere is 41.1 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to car park via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 1h 34m.