Edinburgh to Carlisle bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh at 22:00h, arriving at Carlisle at 00:25h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 00:25h the following day.
Departure station and country
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Carlisle, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
98 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 25min
Total Departures
2
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
£13
Transportation Options
Coach
Table Of Contents
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 02:25h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Carlisle earlier, there
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Edinburgh to Carlisle route
National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 314 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 314 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Edinburgh to Carlisle. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Edinburgh, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Carlisle, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for: