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Which bus from Carlisle to Leeds is the best?

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

today
£26
tomorrow
£25
Saturday
£25
Sunday
£28
Monday
£26
Tuesday
£30
Wednesday
£30

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 10m 00:55 Carlisle Coach Station 07:05 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £26
National Express 5h 55m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Leeds via Penrith, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      02:30
      Penrith
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 5m
      0
      02:35
      Penrith
      Train Station
      04:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 3h 10m shorter, and you will save £14

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 00:55 Carlisle Coach Station 06:20 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £25
National Express 5h 55m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Leeds via Penrith, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      02:30
      Penrith
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 5m
      0
      02:35
      Penrith
      Train Station
      04:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 25m 00:55 Carlisle Coach Station 06:20 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £25
National Express 5h 55m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Leeds via Penrith, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      02:30
      Penrith
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 5m
      0
      02:35
      Penrith
      Train Station
      04:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 25m 00:55 Carlisle Coach Station 06:20 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £28
National Express 5h 55m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Leeds via Penrith, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      02:30
      Penrith
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 5m
      0
      02:35
      Penrith
      Train Station
      04:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 10m 00:55 Carlisle Coach Station 07:05 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £26
National Express 5h 55m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Leeds via Penrith, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      02:30
      Penrith
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 5m
      0
      02:35
      Penrith
      Train Station
      04:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 3h 10m shorter, and you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 10m 00:55 Carlisle Coach Station 07:05 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £30
National Express 5h 55m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Leeds via Penrith, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      02:30
      Penrith
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 5m
      0
      02:35
      Penrith
      Train Station
      04:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 3h 10m shorter, and you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 10m 00:55 Carlisle Coach Station 07:05 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £30
National Express 5h 55m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Leeds via Penrith, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      02:30
      Penrith
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 5m
      0
      02:35
      Penrith
      Train Station
      04:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 3h 10m shorter, and you will save £18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Carlisle to Leeds is £25 on 19/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Carlisle to Leeds. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Carlisle to Leeds. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Carlisle and Leeds.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 coaches from Carlisle to Leeds, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Carlisle and Leeds, with 7 offers.

All facts for Carlisle to Leeds bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 2 times by bus from Carlisle to Leeds in one click. Book your Carlisle to Leeds bus ticket starting from £25!

Cheapest Bus £25
Fastest Bus 5h 25m
Earliest Coach 00:55
Latest Coach 10:45
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 150.9 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Carlisle to Leeds?

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Carlisle for Leeds. 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
£26
Friday 19/06
£25
Saturday 20/06
£25
Sunday 21/06
£28
Monday 22/06
£26
Tuesday 23/06
£30
Wednesday 24/06
£30
Thursday 25/06
£26
Friday 26/06
£25
Saturday 27/06
£30
Sunday 28/06
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
£25
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£30
Saturday 11/07
£25
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Carlisle to Leeds

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Carlisle to Leeds, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £25, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Carlisle to Leeds. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £30.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carlisle to Leeds, with £25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

How to save money travelling from Carlisle to Leeds

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 Leeds 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 Leeds, 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 Leeds 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 Leeds?

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

National Express from Carlisle to Leeds

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £25
Fastest Coach 5h 25m
Earliest Coach 00:55
Last Coach 10:45
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 25/05/2026
In total 1 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 Leeds

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

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Carlisle to Leeds. 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 Leeds bus

How much does a Carlisle Leeds coach trip cost?

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

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £25 to £30. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Leeds.

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

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

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

What time is the first bus from Carlisle to Leeds?

The earliest bus to Leeds 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 Leeds?

The latest bus to Leeds 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 Leeds route?

Passengers looking to travel from Carlisle to Leeds can travel with 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 Leeds?

You can check all the direct connections between Carlisle and Leeds 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds on your planned travel date.

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

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 Leeds. 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 Leeds?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Carlisle and Leeds 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 Leeds

Economy
Economy

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

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