What is the travel distance from Penrith to Carlisle?

The distance covered from Penrith to Carlisle is 29 km (18 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penrith Bus Stop, in Penrith, and end it at Carlisle Bus Station, in Carlisle.

Bus Penrith to Carlisle from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Penrith to Carlisle on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	35m	5:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Penrith to Carlisle on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	35m	5:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Penrith to Carlisle on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	35m	5:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Penrith to Carlisle on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	35m	5:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Penrith to Carlisle on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	35m	5:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:40 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Penrith to Carlisle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

35mAverage Duration

28 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $14	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $61	Average Duration15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Penrith and Carlisle?

Stops in Penrith

A - Penrith Bus Stop

Stops in Carlisle

A - Carlisle Bus Station

B - Court Square

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Penrith to Carlisle by bus

What is the travel distance from Penrith to Carlisle?
The distance covered from Penrith to Carlisle is 29 km (18 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Penrith to Carlisle?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penrith Bus Stop, in Penrith, and end it at Carlisle Bus Station, in Carlisle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-11

$8

11-12

No data

Today

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11-14

$9

11-15

$8

11-16

$8

11-17

$8

11-18

$8

The cheapest trip from Penrith to Carlisle was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $9 for a bus ticket from Penrith to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-17.