What is the travel distance from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

It's about 119 km (74 miles) from Carlisle to Edinburgh.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

Buses departing from Carlisle Bus Station in Carlisle will take you to Bus Station in Edinburgh.

Bus Carlisle to Edinburgh from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Edinburgh on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	4h 9m	10:09am	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	4h	10:00am	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	5h 35m	10:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	5h 2m	11:02am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	5h 35m	10:25am	Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:26 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

120 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $54	Average Duration4h 43m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $254	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $21	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,714 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29714 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $28

National Express Carlisle Edinburgh recent customer reviews

National express were fine , the trip home which was supposed to be by train was replaced by a bus

Nicholas R.

May 30, 2022

It was excellent

Smitha Mariyam S.

November 10, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Edinburgh?

Stops in Carlisle

A - Carlisle Bus Station

B - Court Square

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlisle to Edinburgh by bus

What is the travel distance from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
It's about 119 km (74 miles) from Carlisle to Edinburgh.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
Buses departing from Carlisle Bus Station in Carlisle will take you to Bus Station in Edinburgh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$28

11-16

$25

Today

$14

11-18

$14

11-19

$35

11-20

No data

11-21

$14

11-22

$16

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carlisle to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $58 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.