Borders Buses schedule
Borders Buses operates between Edinburgh and Carlisle 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 8 |
| Shortest trip | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| First departure | 08:15 |
| Last departure | 14:24 |
Flixbus schedule
Travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle with Flixbus in 2 hours 40 minutes.
| Service days | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| First departure | 08:25 |
| Last departure | 08:25 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Edinburgh and Carlisle?
Yes, buses operate daily from Edinburgh to Carlisle, departing as early as 08:15.
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How long is the bus trip from Edinburgh to Carlisle?
The fastest bus to Carlisle from Edinburgh takes 2 hours 40 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Carlisle from Edinburgh?
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 and Carlisle?
Borders Buses and Flixbus run buses to Carlisle from Edinburgh.
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What time is the earliest bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle?
The first bus to Carlisle from Edinburgh leaves at 08:15. The journey takes about 3 hours.
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When is the last bus to Carlisle from Edinburgh?
The last bus leaves Edinburgh at 08:25, 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 |