Bus and Coach from Edinburgh to Carlisle: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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

today

£12

tomorrow

£8

Sunday

Monday

£10

Tuesday

£10

Wednesday

£10

Thursday

£8

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 13m	21:37	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 21:37:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
	National Express	2h 25m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:25	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle via Glasgow, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  3h 27m
  
  0
  
  07:18
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Station
  
  08:25
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 07:18:00 to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
- National Express
  
  2h 5m
  
  0
  
  08:40
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  10:45
  
  Carlisle
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Travel time is 1h 2m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	21:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 30m	21:20	Edinburgh	Princes Street	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:20:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	4h 25m	21:25	Edinburgh	Haymarket Station	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 21:25:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:25	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	2h 25m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:25	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	2h 25m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:25	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	2h 25m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:25	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	21:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 21:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 30m	21:20	Edinburgh	Princes Street	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 21:20:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	4h 25m	21:25	Edinburgh	Haymarket Station	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 21:25:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	2h 25m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:25	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Carlisle is £8 on 12/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Carlisle

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Carlisle starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Coach	21:37
Latest Coach	22:00
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	119.0 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Carlisle

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Carlisle: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£12

Saturday 06/12

£10

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£10

Tuesday 09/12

£10

Wednesday 10/12

£10

Thursday 11/12

£10

Friday 12/12

£8

Saturday 13/12

£11

Sunday 14/12

£11

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£11

Wednesday 17/12

£11

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£15

Saturday 20/12

£14

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£16

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£10

Thursday 25/12

£29

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£11

Sunday 28/12

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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 Edinburgh to Carlisle 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 Edinburgh to Carlisle, 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 Edinburgh to Carlisle are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	4h 13m
Earliest Coach	21:37
Last Coach	21:25
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	27/11/2025

National Express from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	2h 25m
Earliest Coach	22:00
Last Coach	22:00
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Carlisle

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

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Coach Station

Lonsdale St 9A

MacDonalds Coach Station

MacDonalds MacDonalds

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 Edinburgh to Carlisle? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Carlisle.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Carlisle bus

How much does a Edinburgh - Carlisle coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Carlisle bus trip is available from £8 and takes 4h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Edinburgh to Carlisle is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £12. 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 Edinburgh - Carlisle route on average every day?

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

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Carlisle is provided by National Express and takes 2h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle?

The earliest bus to Carlisle departs from Edinburgh at 21:37. 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 Edinburgh to Carlisle?

The latest bus to Carlisle departs from Edinburgh at 22:00. 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 Edinburgh - Carlisle route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle 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 Edinburgh and Carlisle?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Carlisle 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 Carlisle from Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh Carlisle 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 Edinburgh Carlisle 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 Edinburgh to Carlisle on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Carlisle

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