Buses to Carlisle
from Manchester
The journey to Carlisle from Manchester takes just 2 hours 50 minutes.
Buses operate 5 days a week with up to 1 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester at 11:40.
Flixbus schedule
Flixbus operates between Manchester and Carlisle 5 days per week.
| Service days | Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 2 hours 50 minutes |
| First departure | 11:40 |
| Last departure | 11:40 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Manchester and Carlisle?
No, buses run on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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How long is the bus trip from Manchester to Carlisle?
The fastest bus to Carlisle from Manchester takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Carlisle from Manchester?
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 Manchester and Carlisle?
Flixbus run buses to Carlisle from Manchester.
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What time is the earliest bus from Manchester to Carlisle?
The first bus to Carlisle from Manchester leaves at 11:40. The journey takes about 3 hours.
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When is the last bus to Carlisle from Manchester?
The last bus leaves Manchester at 11:40, arriving into Carlisle at 14:30. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Carlisle
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annan |
| 51 minutes | 14 miles |
| Birmingham |
| 5 hours 35 minutes | 172 miles |
| Bristol |
| 7 hours 30 minutes | 238 miles |
| Cliburn |
| 54 minutes | 23 miles |
| Dundee |
| 4 hours 50 minutes | 109 miles |
| Edinburgh |
| 2 hours 40 minutes | 74 miles |
| Lockerbie |
| 59 minutes | 23 miles |
| Stow |
| 2 hours 21 minutes | 55 miles |