What is the travel distance from Carlisle to Manchester?

The distance between the two cities is 102 miles (164 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Carlisle to Manchester start their journey at Carlisle Bus Station and wind up at Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John Rylands Library, Jodrell Bank, The Crystal Maze Live Experience, Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre and East Lancashire Railway.

Bus Carlisle to Manchester from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	9h 20m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 5m	1:50pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	9h 20m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:55 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

102 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $74	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $203	Average Duration1h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $19	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 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 $17

National Express Carlisle Manchester recent customer reviews

A bit late at Carlisle but made up time and extremely friendly helpful driver. Completely satisfied with the whole experience

Pauline W.

September 27, 2022

Clean and comfortable bus

Alexa B.

July 10, 2023

Very good

Liisa J.

May 31, 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,321 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.

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Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Manchester?

Stops in Carlisle

A - Carlisle Bus Station

B - Court Square

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Manchester Airport

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlisle to Manchester by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$32

11/14

$54

Today

$32

11/16

$30

11/17

$29

11/18

$28

11/19

$29

11/20

$31

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $54 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Megabus UK 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.