What is the travel distance from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

Carlisle and Edinburgh are 74 miles (119 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

The majority of buses traveling from Carlisle to Edinburgh start their journey at Carlisle Bus Station and wind up at Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gilmerton Cove, Princes Street Gardens, Rosslyn Chapel, The Edinburgh Dungeon and Camera Obscura & World of Illusions.

Bus Carlisle to Edinburgh from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Edinburgh on November 16
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
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	4h 32m	10:32am	Edinburgh Regent Road	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	4h 18m	10:18am	Edinburgh Haymarket Station North (Stop HB)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	4h 24m	10:24am	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PF)	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Edinburgh on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	5h 2m	11:02am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	4h 39m	10:39am	Drum Brae	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	5h 35m	10:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	4h 48m	10:48am	Edinburgh Haymarket Station North (Stop HB)	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	5h 35m	10:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	4h 54m	10:54am	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PF)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	4h 43m	10:43am	Edinburgh Zoo North (Stop 1)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

74 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $38	Average Duration4h 43m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $177	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29708 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $20

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 traveling from Carlisle to Edinburgh by bus

What is the travel distance from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/10

$9

11/11

$13

Today

$24

11/13

No data

11/14

$10

11/15

$9

11/16

$16

11/17

$10

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $38 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 $9 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.