The average bus between Coniston Water and Carlisle takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Coniston Water to Carlisle. 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 Coniston Water and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coniston Water is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at bus interchange and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Coniston Water to Carlisle? 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 Coniston Water to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Coniston Water station and arriving at Carlisle station via bus interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Coniston Water to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from The Crown station.
Coniston Water to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Coniston Water and Carlisle is 62.8 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from The Crown to Carlisle via bus interchange, Bus Station, Rail Station, and Penrith North Lakes in around 3h 8m.