The average bus between Elterwater and Carlisle takes 4h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elterwater 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 2 hours between Elterwater and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elterwater is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at bus interchange and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Elterwater 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 Elterwater to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Elterwater station and arriving at Carlisle station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Elterwater to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from bus interchange station.
Elterwater to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Elterwater and Carlisle is 51.6 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from The Britannia Inn to Carlisle via bus interchange, Bus Station, Rail Station, and Penrith North Lakes in around 2h 47m.