- Distance: 19.5 mi
- Duration: 45 min
The average bus between Penrith and Carlisle takes 45 min and the fastest bus takes 34 min. There is an hourly bus service from Penrith 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 hourly between Penrith and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 8:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penrith station and arriving at Carlisle station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Penrith to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Graham Street station.
Penrith to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Wetherspoons station.
Book your Penrith to Carlisle bus tickets online with Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire and FlixBus.
The distance between Penrith and Carlisle is 28 km. The road distance is 31 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Graham Street to Wetherspoons every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 49 min. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.