Bus and Coach from Exeter to Carlisle: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Exeter to Carlisle

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

today

£28

tomorrow

£42

Sunday

Monday

£23

Tuesday

Wednesday

£40

Thursday

£34

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	12h 25m	06:15	Exeter	Coach Station	18:40	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
	National Express	11h 55m	16:55	Exeter	Coach Station	04:50	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£52	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	11h 40m	06:30	Exeter	Coach Station	18:10	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
	National Express	11h 45m	17:05	Exeter	Coach Station	04:50	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£56	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 17:05:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	11h 55m	06:15	Exeter	Coach Station	18:10	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
	National Express	11h 55m	16:55	Exeter	Coach Station	04:50	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	11h 55m	16:55	Exeter	Coach Station	04:50	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	17h 25m	12:30	Exeter	Coach Station	05:55	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
	National Express	11h 55m	16:55	Exeter	Coach Station	04:50	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Exeter to Carlisle is £23 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Exeter and Carlisle

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Exeter to Carlisle. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Exeter and Carlisle.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 coaches from Exeter to Carlisle, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Carlisle, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Exeter to Carlisle

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Exeter to Carlisle in one click! Book your bus ticket from Exeter to Carlisle starting from £23!

Cheapest Bus	£23
Fastest Bus	11h 40m
Earliest Coach	06:15
Latest Coach	16:55
Daily Bus Connections	1 Ø
Distance	465.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Exeter to Carlisle

Every day, 1 buses from 2 coach companies leave Exeter 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

£28

Saturday 06/12

£42

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£23

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£40

Thursday 11/12

£34

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£36

Sunday 14/12

£23

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Carlisle

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

With a price starting from £23, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Exeter to Carlisle. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £40.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Carlisle, with £23. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter to Carlisle are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Exeter to Carlisle

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

National Express from Exeter to Carlisle

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

Cheapest Price	£23
Fastest Coach	11h 40m
Earliest Coach	06:15
Last Coach	16:55
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Carlisle

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

Coach Station

Bampfylde Street

Honiton Road

Honiton Rd

Sidwell Street

Sidwell St

Sowton Park and Ride

Racecourse

A38

Coach Station

Lonsdale St 9A

MacDonalds Coach Station

MacDonalds MacDonalds

Service and Comfort on the bus from Exeter to Carlisle

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

FAQs about the Exeter to Carlisle bus

How much does a Exeter - Carlisle coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Exeter - Carlisle bus trip is available from £23 and takes 11h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Exeter to Carlisle is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £23 to £56. 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 Exeter - Carlisle route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Exeter to Carlisle is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Carlisle from Exeter take?

The quickest coach from Exeter to Carlisle is provided by National Express and takes 11h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £42. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Carlisle?

The earliest bus to Carlisle departs from Exeter at 06:15. 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 Exeter to Carlisle?

The latest bus to Carlisle departs from Exeter at 16:55. 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 Exeter - Carlisle route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Exeter 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: National Express and FlixBus.

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

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 Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter to Carlisle on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Exeter and to Carlisle

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