The average bus between Greater Manchester and Carlisle takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester 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 twice daily between Greater Manchester and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Street and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Greater Manchester to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Greater Manchester to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Carlisle is 167.1 km. The road distance is 194 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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