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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Coach Station | Carlisle Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Brunel Street | Carlisle Parkhouse Rd | Fastest | |||||
| Coach Station | Carlisle Bus Station | No tags | |||||
 | Great Charles Street Queensway | Carlisle (Halston Hotel) | No tags | |||||
| Brunel Street | Carlisle Parkhouse Rd | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Carlisle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Birmingham to Carlisle: Trip Overview
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Birmingham to Carlisle Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Birmingham - Carlisle
How much does a bus ticket from Birmingham to Carlisle cost?
The bus ticket price from Birmingham to Carlisle starts at US$15. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Carlisle is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Carlisle?
The average travel time between Birmingham and Carlisle is around 5h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 278 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Birmingham and Carlisle?
The number of buses from Birmingham to Carlisle can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Birmingham to Carlisle by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Birmingham to Carlisle?
When taking the bus from Birmingham to Carlisle, you can travel comfortably and safely with Megabus UK, National Express, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Carlisle?
Buses travelling between Birmingham and Carlisle leave from Coach Station or Birmingham Airport and arrive at Carlisle Bus Station, Court Square.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Carlisle was searched and found on 30 Oct 2025 with a price of US$16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Carlisle as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$57 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17, which is on 2025-11-03.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Birmingham to Carlisle.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Birmingham to Carlisle, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Birmingham to Carlisle will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Birmingham to Carlisle, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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