Buses to Carlisle from Penrith

The journey to Carlisle from Penrith takes just 39 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 18 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Penrith at 00:49.

Flixbus schedule

Flixbus operates between Penrith and Carlisle 5 days per week.

Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire schedule

Travel from Penrith to Carlisle with Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire in 39 minutes.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Penrith and Carlisle?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Penrith to Carlisle, departing as early as 00:49.

• How long is the bus trip from Penrith to Carlisle?

  The fastest bus to Carlisle from Penrith takes 39 minutes.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Carlisle from Penrith?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Penrith and Carlisle?

  Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire and Flixbus run buses to Carlisle from Penrith.

• What time is the earliest bus from Penrith to Carlisle?

  The first bus to Carlisle from Penrith leaves at 00:49. The journey takes 39 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Carlisle from Penrith?

  The last bus leaves Penrith at 04:55, arriving into Carlisle at 05:35. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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