Edinburgh to Carlisle Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

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Edinburgh to Carlisle Route Overview

Edinburgh to Carlisle bus is a popular way of travelling. We found up to 3 bus departures, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh at 10:10h, arriving at Carlisle at 13:35h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 00:25h the following day.
Departure station and country EdinburghUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country CarlisleUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 98 mi
Average Trip Duration 02h 55min
Total Departures 3
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price £13
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Edinburgh to Carlisle

The shortest travel distance between Edinburgh and Carlisle is 98 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 02:25h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:25h.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Carlisle earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Edinburgh to Carlisle. The overnight coach departs at 22:00 and arrives at 00:25 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Carlisle:
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Coach companies

National Express is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Edinburgh or Carlisle, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Edinburgh

You can see information about the departure station and stops Edinburgh here

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  Carlisle

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Carlisle here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £13 (One-Way) or £26 (Return).

Trip reviews from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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Other popular destinations from Carlisle

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Carlisle, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Edinburgh to Carlisle Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Edinburgh
Destination Station Carlisle
Daily Departures Over 3 bus departures , including more than 2 night buses.
Earliest Departures 10:10 AM
Latest Departure 10:00 PM
Travel Distance 98 mi
Travel Time 02:55

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