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The average bus between Whitehaven and Carlisle takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Whitehaven 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.

2h 36m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 30 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Opera Bingo to New Bridge Streetbus bus 30
  2. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Market Hallbus bus 300
2h 29m
£6

Whitehaven to Carlisle bus times

Buses run hourly between Whitehaven and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at New Bridge Street and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire7h 28m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 29m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 29m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 29m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitehaven 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.

Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Market Hall via New Bridge Street and B&M Bargains in around 2h 29m.

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