Bus and Coach from Carlisle to Birmingham: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Carlisle to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Carlisle to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£18

tomorrow

£11

Sunday

£9

Monday

Tuesday

£9

Wednesday

£9

Thursday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 25m	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	16:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 30m	00:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	06:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 00:55:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	11h 40m	01:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	13:35	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 01:55:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 50m	06:00	Carlisle	Coach Station	17:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 06:00:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 25m	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	16:10	Birmingham	Coach Station		Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
	National Express	5h 30m	00:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	06:25	Birmingham	Coach Station		Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 00:55:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 25m	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	16:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 30m	00:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	06:25	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 00:55:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	11h 40m	01:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	13:35	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 01:55:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	11h 50m	06:00	Carlisle	Coach Station	17:50	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 06:00:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 25m	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	16:10	Birmingham	Coach Station		Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
	National Express	5h 30m	00:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	06:25	Birmingham	Coach Station		Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 00:55:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 25m	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	16:10	Birmingham	Coach Station		Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
	National Express	5h 30m	00:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	06:25	Birmingham	Coach Station		Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 00:55:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 25m	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	16:10	Birmingham	Coach Station		Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
	National Express	5h 30m	00:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	06:25	Birmingham	Coach Station		Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 00:55:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Carlisle to Birmingham is £9 on 22/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Carlisle and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Carlisle and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Carlisle to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Carlisle and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 coaches from Carlisle to Birmingham, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Carlisle and Birmingham, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Carlisle to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Carlisle to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Carlisle to Birmingham starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus	£9
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Coach	00:55
Latest Coach	10:45
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	276.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Carlisle to Birmingham

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Carlisle for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

£18

Saturday 21/03

£11

Sunday 22/03

£9

Monday 23/03

Tuesday 24/03

£9

Wednesday 25/03

£9

Thursday 26/03

£13

Friday 27/03

£36

Saturday 28/03

Sunday 29/03

£36

Monday 30/03

Tuesday 31/03

£9

Wednesday 01/04

£11

Thursday 02/04

£22

Friday 03/04

£18

Saturday 04/04

£36

Sunday 05/04

£40

Monday 06/04

£22

Tuesday 07/04

£9

Wednesday 08/04

£9

Thursday 09/04

£9

Friday 10/04

£11

Saturday 11/04

£16

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Carlisle to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Carlisle to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £9, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Carlisle to Birmingham. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carlisle to Birmingham, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £9.

How to save money travelling from Carlisle to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Carlisle to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Carlisle to Birmingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Carlisle to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Carlisle to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Carlisle to Birmingham from our users.

National Express from Carlisle to Birmingham

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Carlisle to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price	£9
Fastest Coach	5h 25m
Earliest Coach	00:55
Last Coach	10:45
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	19/03/2026

FlixBus from Carlisle to Birmingham

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Carlisle to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price	£28
Fastest Coach	11h 40m
Earliest Coach	01:55
Last Coach	06:00
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	19/03/2026

All bus stations and stops in Carlisle and Birmingham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Carlisle and Birmingham.

Coach Station

Lonsdale St 9A

MacDonalds Coach Station

MacDonalds MacDonalds

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from Carlisle to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Carlisle to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Carlisle to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Carlisle to Birmingham bus

How much does a Carlisle - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Carlisle - Birmingham bus trip is available from £9 and takes 5h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Carlisle to Birmingham?

The connection Carlisle to Birmingham is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £43. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Carlisle - Birmingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Carlisle to Birmingham is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birmingham from Carlisle take?

The quickest coach from Carlisle to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 5h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Carlisle to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Carlisle at 00:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Carlisle to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Carlisle at 10:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Carlisle - Birmingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Carlisle to Birmingham can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Carlisle and Birmingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Birmingham from Carlisle?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Carlisle Birmingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Carlisle Birmingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Carlisle to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Carlisle to Birmingham?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Carlisle and Birmingham. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Carlisle to Birmingham?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Carlisle to Birmingham

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Carlisle and to Birmingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Carlisle and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!