Bus and Coach from Leeds to Carlisle: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leeds to Carlisle

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

today

tomorrow

£6

Wednesday

Thursday

£27

Friday

Saturday

£11

Sunday

£27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	03:10	Leeds	Bus Station	05:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 03:10:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	5h 35m	23:15	Leeds	Bus Station	04:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 23:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 55m	12:15	Leeds	Bus Station	18:10	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 35m	23:15	Leeds	Bus Station	04:50	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 23:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
	National Express	5h 55m	12:15	Leeds	Bus Station	18:10	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	03:10	Leeds	Bus Station	05:55	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 03:10:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	5h 35m	23:15	Leeds	Bus Station	04:50	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 23:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 55m	12:15	Leeds	Bus Station	18:10	Carlisle	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 35m	23:15	Leeds	Bus Station	04:50	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 23:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
	National Express	5h 55m	12:15	Leeds	Bus Station	18:10	Carlisle	Coach Station		Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leeds to Carlisle is £6 on 03/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Leeds and Carlisle

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Leeds to Carlisle. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Leeds and Carlisle.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 coaches from Leeds to Carlisle, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leeds and Carlisle, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leeds to Carlisle

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Leeds to Carlisle in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leeds to Carlisle starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Coach	03:10
Latest Coach	23:15
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	150.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Leeds to Carlisle

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leeds for Carlisle: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£6

Wednesday 04/02

£26

Thursday 05/02

£27

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£27

Sunday 08/02

£27

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£27

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Leeds to Carlisle

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

With a price starting from £6, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leeds to Carlisle. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leeds to Carlisle, with £6. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

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

Beloved bus companies from Leeds to Carlisle

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

FlixBus from Leeds to Carlisle

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

Cheapest Price	£6
Fastest Coach	2h 45m
Earliest Coach	03:10
Last Coach	03:10
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	29/01/2026

National Express from Leeds to Carlisle

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

Cheapest Price	£27
Fastest Coach	5h 35m
Earliest Coach	12:15
Last Coach	23:15
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	30/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Leeds and Carlisle

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

Bus Station

York Street

Seacroft The Green

Kirkgate

Great Wilson Street

Great Wilson St

Headingley

Otley Rd

Coach Station

Lonsdale St 9A

MacDonalds Coach Station

MacDonalds MacDonalds

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leeds to Carlisle

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

FAQs about the Leeds to Carlisle bus

How much does a Leeds - Carlisle coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leeds - Carlisle bus trip is available from £6 and takes 2h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Leeds to Carlisle is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £32. 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 Leeds - Carlisle route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leeds 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 Leeds take?

The quickest coach from Leeds to Carlisle is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £6. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leeds to Carlisle?

The earliest bus to Carlisle departs from Leeds at 03:10. 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 Leeds to Carlisle?

The latest bus to Carlisle departs from Leeds at 23:15. 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 Leeds - Carlisle route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leeds 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 Leeds and Carlisle?

You can check all the direct connections between Leeds 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 Leeds?

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 Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds to Carlisle on your planned travel date.

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

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 Leeds and Carlisle. 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 Leeds to Carlisle?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Leeds and Carlisle 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 Leeds to Carlisle

Economy

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

More bus routes to Leeds and to Carlisle

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