Glasgow to Carlisle Bus and Coach

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Glasgow to Carlisle Route Overview

Glasgow to Carlisle bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Glasgow at 08:30h, arriving at Carlisle at 10:35h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 00:50h the following day.
Departure station and country GlasgowUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country CarlisleUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 96 mi
Average Trip Duration 01h 57min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price £9
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Glasgow to Carlisle

The shortest travel distance between Glasgow and Carlisle is 96 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 21:45 has a travel time of 01:50h. The longest travel time on the route is 02:05h. 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 is 1 night coach departing from Glasgow to Carlisle. The overnight coach departs at 23:00 and arrives at 00:50 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Carlisle:
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Bus companies operating the Glasgow to Carlisle route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 313 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Glasgow or Carlisle coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Glasgow

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  Carlisle

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Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £9 (One-Way) or £18 (Return).

Travel reviews for Glasgow to Carlisle bus

Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Glasgow 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.
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Other popular destinations from Carlisle

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