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Cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Carlisle

Showing times and prices for Mar 29

Cheapest

€18

Average

€18

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Borders Buses

08:04AMOld Town, South Bridge (at 39)3h28 11:32AMCarlisle, Market Hall (opposite Market Hall)

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€181One-way

Bus schedule from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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08:04AMOld Town, South Bridge (at 39)3h28 11:32AMCarlisle, Market Hall (opposite Market Hall)

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Bus times from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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Fastest Journey

3 h 28 m

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3 h 28 m

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Distance

119 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Edinburgh for Carlisle every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Borders Buses

08:04AMOld Town, South Bridge (at 39)3h28 11:32AMCarlisle, Market Hall (opposite Market Hall)

0 transfers

€181One-way

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Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle

	Distance	73 miles (118 km)
	Average bus duration	6 h 40 min
	Average bus ticket price	$24 (€21)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
	Bus providers	Transpennine Express, National Express or Bus

Buses from Edinburgh to Carlisle cover the 73 miles (118 km) long route taking on average 6 h 40 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express, National Express or Bus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $24 (€21), but the average price of bus tickets is $24 (€21). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Carlisle.

Bus providers: National Express from Edinburgh to Carlisle

Buy your official National Express bus tickets between Edinburgh and Carlisle from $24 (€21) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

National Express

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - Carlisle bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Travel Tips: Bus to Carlisle from Edinburgh

Travel Tips: Take the bus to Carlisle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Carlisle.

Looking to save money on your route? Omio customers have found the cheapest bus to Carlisle from Edinburgh for the next 7 days starting from $24 (€21) one way.

In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $24 (€21) for a bus ticket between Edinburgh and Carlisle.

You should expect to travel around 73 miles (118 km) to Carlisle from Edinburgh by bus.

The Edinburgh to Carlisle bus duration is on average 6 h 40 min, which is to be expected when traveling 73 mile (118 km) to Carlisle from Edinburgh. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

There are a few bus stations in Edinburgh to start your trip from including Edinburgh, Elder Street, Edinburgh, North Bridge and Edinburgh, Bus Station. In Carlisle you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Carlisle, Carlisle, Devonshire Walk (Car Park) and Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Carlisle.

You can find the most popular departure bus station for this route, Edinburgh, Elder Street, located approximately 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from the city center of Edinburgh. The most popular arrival bus station in Carlisle, called Carlisle, is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from its city center.

For the best Edinburgh to Carlisle bus to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Transpennine Express, National Express or Bus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Edinburgh and Carlisle to compare what amenities they may offer.

The average number of buses departing Edinburgh for Carlisle is 1 a day. The bus schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The first Edinburgh to Carlisle bus departs at 5: 25 PM and the last bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle leaves at 5: 25 PM. Check out the most up-to-date bus schedule from Edinburgh to Carlisle on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

The price of a one way bus ticket from Edinburgh to Carlisle is on average $24 (€21) if you purchase within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for buses from all possible bus companies offering this route. In general, you can find bus tickets between Edinburgh and Carlisle available a few months in advance.

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