Bus and Coach from Glasgow to Carlisle: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Glasgow to Carlisle

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

today

£10

tomorrow

£8

Sunday

£6

Monday

£8

Tuesday

£6

Wednesday

£8

Thursday

£7

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	08:40	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	1h 50m	23:00	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 50m	10:50	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	12:40	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:50:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 45m	23:10	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:55	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 23:10:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	08:40	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
FlixBus	1h 55m	23:55	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 23:55:00 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 1h 55m
National Express	1h 50m	23:00	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 50m	10:50	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	12:40	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:50:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 45m	23:10	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:55	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 23:10:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	08:40	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	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
National Express	1h 50m	23:00	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 50m	10:50	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	12:40	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 10:50:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 45m	23:10	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:55	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 23:10:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	2h 5m	08:40	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
	National Express	1h 50m	23:00	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:50	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	08:40	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	1h 50m	23:00	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 50m	10:50	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	12:40	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:50:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 45m	23:10	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:55	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 23:10:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 5m	08:40	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
FlixBus	1h 55m	23:55	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 50m	23:00	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 50m	10:50	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	12:40	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:50:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 45m	23:10	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:55	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:10:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 55m	23:55	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	01:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	2h 5m	08:40	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	10:45	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	1h 50m	23:00	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 50m	10:50	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	12:40	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:50:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
megabus	1h 45m	23:10	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	00:55	Carlisle	MacDonalds Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from megabus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 23:10:00 to MacDonalds Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Glasgow to Carlisle is £6 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Glasgow and Carlisle

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Glasgow to Carlisle. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Glasgow and Carlisle.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 coaches from Glasgow to Carlisle, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Carlisle, with 13 offers.

Facts about coaches from Glasgow to Carlisle

Compare all providers like National Express, megabus and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Glasgow to Carlisle in one click! Book your bus ticket from Glasgow to Carlisle starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	1h 45m
Earliest Coach	08:40
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	136.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express, megabus and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Glasgow to Carlisle

Every day, 4 buses from 3 coach companies leave Glasgow 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

£10

Saturday 06/12

£8

Sunday 07/12

£6

Monday 08/12

£8

Tuesday 09/12

£19

Wednesday 10/12

£8

Thursday 11/12

£10

Friday 12/12

£8

Saturday 13/12

£10

Sunday 14/12

£8

Monday 15/12

£10

Tuesday 16/12

£8

Wednesday 17/12

£8

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£10

Saturday 20/12

£10

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£11

Tuesday 23/12

£11

Wednesday 24/12

£11

Thursday 25/12

£15

Friday 26/12

£20

Saturday 27/12

£11

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Carlisle

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

With a price starting from £6, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Glasgow to Carlisle. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £8.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Carlisle, with £6. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £7.

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

Beloved bus companies from Glasgow to Carlisle

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

National Express from Glasgow to Carlisle

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

Cheapest Price	£6
Fastest Coach	1h 50m
Earliest Coach	08:40
Last Coach	23:00
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

megabus from Glasgow to Carlisle

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Glasgow to Carlisle:

Cheapest Price	£19
Fastest Coach	1h 45m
Earliest Coach	10:50
Last Coach	23:10
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

FlixBus from Glasgow to Carlisle

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

Cheapest Price	£7
Fastest Coach	1h 55m
Earliest Coach	23:55
Last Coach	23:55
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	01/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Carlisle

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

Buchanan Bus Station

Killermont Street

Renfrew Street

Anniesland Cross

Great Western Rd 1630

Waterloo St Coach Stop

Waterloo St Waterloo St

Alexandra Parade Station

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow to Carlisle

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

FAQs about the Glasgow to Carlisle bus

How much does a Glasgow - Carlisle coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Glasgow - Carlisle bus trip is available from £6 and takes 2h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Glasgow to Carlisle is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £29. 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 Glasgow - Carlisle route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Glasgow to Carlisle is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Carlisle from Glasgow take?

The quickest coach from Glasgow to Carlisle is provided by megabus and takes 1h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Carlisle?

The earliest bus to Carlisle departs from Glasgow at 08:40. 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 Glasgow to Carlisle?

The latest bus to Carlisle departs from Glasgow at 23:55. 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 Glasgow - Carlisle route?

Passengers looking to travel from Glasgow to Carlisle can travel with National Express, megabus 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 Glasgow and Carlisle?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow 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, megabus and FlixBus.

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

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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Carlisle on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Glasgow and to Carlisle

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