What is the travel distance from Edinburgh to Carlisle?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Edinburgh to Carlisle start their journey at Bus Station and wind up at Carlisle Bus 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.

Bus Edinburgh to Carlisle from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Carlisle on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Edinburgh Regent Road	4h 30m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:28pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)	4h 22m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:23pm	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PU)	4h 27m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Edinburgh Airport	4h 10m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:34pm	Drum Brae	4h 16m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:31pm	Edinburgh Zoo South	4h 19m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Carlisle on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Bus Station	4h 35m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)	4h 25m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PU)	4h 30m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	4h 13m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:31pm	Drum Brae	4h 19m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:28pm	Edinburgh Zoo South	4h 22m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Carlisle on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Bus Station	4h 35m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)	4h 25m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PU)	4h 30m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	4h 13m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:31pm	Drum Brae	4h 19m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:43pm	Newbridge	4h 7m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Carlisle on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Bus Station	4h 35m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)	4h 25m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PU)	4h 30m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	4h 13m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:31pm	Drum Brae	4h 19m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	9:43pm	Newbridge	4h 7m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh 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	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh 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	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	12:25am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Carlisle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

74 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $31	Average Duration4h 22m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $177	Average Duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration2h 10m	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

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Carlisle?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Carlisle

A - Carlisle Bus Station

B - Court Square

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Carlisle by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$15

11/11

$15

Today

$9

11/13

$10

11/14

$16

11/15

$9

11/16

$16

11/17

$15

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Carlisle was searched and found on Nov 12, 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 Edinburgh to Carlisle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $25 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Carlisle 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.