The average bus between Irvine and Carlisle takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine 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 3 times a day between Irvine and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Irvine 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 Irvine to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Carlisle station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Irvine to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Irvine to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Irvine and Carlisle is 135.4 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Road to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 19m.