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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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 | Bus | Bus Station | Carlisle (Halston Hotel) | Cheapest | ||||
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| Bus | Bus Station | Carlisle Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH) | Carlisle (Halston Hotel) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PU) | Carlisle (Halston Hotel) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Carlisle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Carlisle?
Stops in Edinburgh
- A13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
- CRosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
- D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK - E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK - F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
Stops in Carlisle
- A
Carlisle Bus Station
15-17 Lonsdale St, Carlisle CA1, UK - B
Court Square
The Griffin, Court Square, Carlisle CA1 1QX, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Carlisle by bus
What is the travel distance from Edinburgh to Carlisle?
The distance between Edinburgh and Carlisle is approximately 119 km (74 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Carlisle?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Edinburgh will take you to Carlisle Bus Station in Carlisle.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Carlisle was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $14To 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 $14 to $35 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 $14 which is on 2025-11-28.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Carlisle?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop travelled bus routes
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