The average bus between Glasgow and Carlisle takes 1h 56m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 4 times a day between Glasgow and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 1:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Carlisle station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
Glasgow to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Book your Glasgow to Carlisle bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Glasgow and Carlisle is 136.3 km. The road distance is 152 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 1h 55m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.