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 National Express, FlixBus or TransPennine Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
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FlixBus5h 0m006:00CarlisleCoach Station11:00EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 04/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/07/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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National Express5h 35m004:50CarlisleCoach Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 04/07/2025 04:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/07/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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FlixBus5h 0m006:00CarlisleCoach Station11:00EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 05/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/07/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 05/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/07/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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National Express5h 35m004:50CarlisleCoach Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 05/07/2025 04:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/07/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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FlixBus5h 0m006:00CarlisleCoach Station11:00EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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National Express5h 35m004:50CarlisleCoach Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 04:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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TransPennine Express3h 29m010:40CarlisleCentral Station14:09EdinburghSouth Gyle Station0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 10:40:00 to South Gyle Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 14:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
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TransPennine Express3h 29m011:35CarlisleCentral Station15:04EdinburghSouth Gyle Station0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 11:35:00 to South Gyle Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 15:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
Cheapest bus trips Monday
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FlixBus5h 0m006:00CarlisleCoach Station11:00EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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National Express5h 35m004:50CarlisleCoach Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 04:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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FlixBus5h 2m006:00CarlisleCoach Station11:02EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 11:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
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National Express5h 35m004:50CarlisleCoach Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 04:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
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National Express5h 35m004:50CarlisleCoach Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 04:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus7h 2m006:00CarlisleCoach Station09:50StirlingForth Valley College0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 06:00:00 to Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus2h 47m010:15StirlingForth Valley College13:02EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 10:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 13:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 47m
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Cheapest bus trips Thursday
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National Express5h 35m004:50CarlisleCoach Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 10/07/2025 04:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus7h 2m006:00CarlisleCoach Station09:50StirlingForth Valley College0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 06:00:00 to Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus2h 47m010:15StirlingForth Valley College13:02EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 10:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 13:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 47m
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All facts for Carlisle to Edinburgh bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express that travel daily 2 times by bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh in one click. Book your Carlisle to Edinburgh bus ticket starting from £8!
Cheapest Bus | £8 |
Fastest Bus | 3h 10m |
Earliest Coach | 04:50 |
Latest Coach | 04:50 |
Daily Bus Connections | 2 Ø |
Distance | 119.0 km |
Coach Companies | National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
Every day, 2 buses from 3 coach companies leave Carlisle for Edinburgh. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Carlisle to Edinburgh
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.
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National Express from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Carlisle to Edinburgh:
Cheapest Price | £18 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 35m |
Earliest Coach | 04:50 |
Last Coach | 04:50 |
Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
Found on | 30/06/2025 |
FlixBus from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Carlisle to Edinburgh:
Cheapest Price | £8 |
Fastest Coach | 4h 30m |
Earliest Coach | 06:00 |
Last Coach | 06:00 |
Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
Found on | 30/06/2025 |
TransPennine Express from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the TransPennine Express bus route Carlisle to Edinburgh:
Cheapest Price | £45 |
Fastest Coach | 3h 10m |
Earliest Coach | 10:40 |
Last Coach | 11:35 |
Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
Found on | 03/07/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Carlisle and Edinburgh
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