- Distance: 118 mi
- Duration: 3h 8m
The average bus between Manchester and Carlisle takes 3h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from 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 Manchester and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 6:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester station and arriving at Carlisle station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
Manchester to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Manchester to Carlisle bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Manchester and Carlisle is 163.7 km. The road distance is 190 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h.
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