Next departures for London to Carlisle on November 27
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Bus Station
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Bus Station
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle (Halston Hotel)
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Parkhouse Rd
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Carlisle Bus Station
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Next departures for London to Carlisle on November 28
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Bus Station
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London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Carlisle (Halston Hotel)
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Carlisle (Halston Hotel)
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Carlisle Parkhouse Rd
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Next departures for London to Carlisle on November 30
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Bus Station
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Bus Station
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle (Halston Hotel)
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Parkhouse Rd
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Carlisle Bus Station
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Next departures for London to Carlisle on December 2
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Bus Station
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Bus Station
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Bus Station
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Victoria Coach Station
Carlisle Parkhouse Rd
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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Carlisle
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
National Express is highly recommended by customers for its well-organized service, clean and comfortable buses, and excellent driver communication. Despite occasional delays, the experienced drivers receive praise for their assistance. However, there are concerns about poorly maintained washrooms at Victoria bus station.
National Express London Carlisle recent customer reviews
Clean and comfortable bus, driver clearly communicated necessary information at breaks and managed the traffic and road conditions extremely well
5 out of 5 stars
Kathleen H.
The ride was efficient, the coach was clean, however the washrooms back at the bus station at Victoria were horrendous. The company should be ashamed of such poorly maintained facilities
5 out of 5 stars
Jack P.
The driver is highly experienced. He was of huge assistance to me and my sister. Will use him again if life permits. My sincere thanks to him.
Based on 4277 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $43
Based on 11454 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $30
Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Carlisle by bus
What is the distance between London and Carlisle?
The distance between London and Carlisle is approximately 421 km (262 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from London to Carlisle?
Buses departing from Victoria Coach Station in London will take you to Carlisle Bus Station in Carlisle.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-25
$35
11-26
$35
Today
$35
11-28
$36
11-29
$32
11-30
$42
12-01
$29
12-02
$36
The cheapest trip from London to Carlisle was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $29
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Carlisle, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $29 to $117 for a bus ticket from London to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-01.
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 London to Carlisle?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from London to Carlisle was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $29
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
