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Which bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Carlisle to Edinburgh. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£18
tomorrow
£10
Saturday
£17
Sunday
£11
Monday
£17
Tuesday
£9
Wednesday
£17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 04:50 Carlisle Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 31m
      0
      18:40
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      20:45
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 6m
      0
      21:05
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      22:11
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 4m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 18m 06:00 Carlisle Coach Station 10:18 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £10
FlixBus 4h 32m 06:00 Carlisle Coach Station 10:32 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy £10
FlixBus 5h 2m 06:00 Carlisle Coach Station 11:02 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £10
National Express 5h 35m 04:50 Carlisle Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 04:50 Carlisle Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      18:10
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      20:15
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      20:35
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      21:35
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 9m 06:00 Carlisle Coach Station 10:09 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £11
National Express 5h 35m 04:50 Carlisle Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 04:50 Carlisle Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 33m
      0
      18:10
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      20:15
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 8m
      0
      20:35
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      21:43
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 2h 2m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 18m 06:00 Carlisle Coach Station 10:18 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £9
FlixBus 4h 32m 06:00 Carlisle Coach Station 10:32 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy £9
FlixBus 5h 2m 06:00 Carlisle Coach Station 11:02 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £9
National Express 5h 35m 04:50 Carlisle Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 04:50 Carlisle Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      18:10
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      20:15
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      20:35
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      21:35
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Carlisle to Edinburgh is £9 on 23/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Carlisle and Edinburgh?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Carlisle to Edinburgh. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Carlisle to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Carlisle and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 coaches from Carlisle to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Carlisle and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

All facts for Carlisle to Edinburgh bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 2 times by bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh in one click. Book your Carlisle to Edinburgh bus ticket starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 4h 9m
Earliest Coach 04:50
Latest Coach 04:50
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 119.0 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Carlisle for Edinburgh. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£18
Friday 19/06
£18
Saturday 20/06
£17
Sunday 21/06
£19
Monday 22/06
£17
Tuesday 23/06
£17
Wednesday 24/06
£17
Thursday 25/06
£17
Friday 26/06
£17
Saturday 27/06
£12
Sunday 28/06
£10
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£17
Saturday 11/07
£17
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Carlisle to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Carlisle to Edinburgh. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carlisle to Edinburgh, with £9. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Carlisle to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Carlisle to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Carlisle to Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Carlisle to Edinburgh timetable.

FlixBus from Carlisle to Edinburgh

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 4h 9m
Earliest Coach 06:00
Last Coach 06:00
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 24/05/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Carlisle and Edinburgh

Here is a map with all coach stations in Carlisle and Edinburgh. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Carlisle to Edinburgh.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Carlisle to Edinburgh. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Carlisle to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Carlisle Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Carlisle Edinburgh bus trip is available from £9 and takes 4h 18m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £19. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Edinburgh.

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

Each day, the bus route from Carlisle to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh from Carlisle take?

The quickest coach from Carlisle to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 9m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £11. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Carlisle at 04:50. 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 Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Carlisle at 04:50. 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 Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh can travel with FlixBus and National Express. 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 Edinburgh?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Carlisle Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Carlisle and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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