Buses to Carlisle
from Edinburgh Airport
The journey to Carlisle from Edinburgh Airport takes just 3 hours 25 minutes.
Buses operate 5 days a week with up to 1 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Edinburgh Airport at 07:40.
Flixbus schedule
Flixbus operates between Edinburgh Airport and Carlisle 5 days per week.
| Service days | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 3 hours 25 minutes |
| First departure | 07:40 |
| Last departure | 07:40 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Edinburgh Airport and Carlisle?
No, buses run on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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How long is the bus trip from Edinburgh Airport to Carlisle?
The fastest bus to Carlisle from Edinburgh Airport takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Carlisle from Edinburgh Airport?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between Edinburgh Airport and Carlisle?
Flixbus run buses to Carlisle from Edinburgh Airport.
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What time is the earliest bus from Edinburgh Airport to Carlisle?
The first bus to Carlisle from Edinburgh Airport leaves at 07:40. The journey takes about 3 hours.
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When is the last bus to Carlisle from Edinburgh Airport?
The last bus leaves Edinburgh Airport at 07:40, arriving into Carlisle at 11:05. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Carlisle
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen |
| 6 hours 15 minutes | 159 miles |
| Cockermouth |
| 1 hour 3 minutes | 23 miles |
| Dalkeith |
| 2 hours 58 minutes | 69 miles |
| Edinburgh Airport |
| 3 hours 10 minutes | 75 miles |
| Galashiels |
| 1 hour 53 minutes | 50 miles |
| Glasgow |
| 1 hour 55 minutes | 85 miles |
| Gretna |
| 18 minutes | 8.5 miles |
| Manchester |
| 3 hours 15 minutes | 102 miles |
| Penrith |
| 39 minutes | 17 miles |