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The average bus between Houghton-Le-Spring and Carlisle takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Houghton-Le-Spring 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.

5h 42m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 685 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X1 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 684 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Westgate to Bus Stationbus bus 685
5h 8m

Houghton-Le-Spring to Carlisle bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Houghton-Le-Spring and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Houghton-Le-Spring is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Eldon Square Bus Station and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go North EastGo North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East11h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 50m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach North East4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastGo North EastStagecoach North East4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East3h 43m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North EastStagecoach North East4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Go North EastStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach North East4h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 76.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Houghton-Le-Spring, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Bus Station via Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station, and Westgate in around 5h 8m.

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