What's the distance between Manchester and Carlisle by coach?

The journey from Manchester to Carlisle by coach covers an approximate distance of 102 miles (164 km).

How can I get from Manchester to Carlisle without driving?

The best way to go from Manchester to Carlisle without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Manchester to Carlisle from £21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Carlisle on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:10	Coach Station	3h	18:10	Carlisle Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	15:10	Coach Station	3h	18:10	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	9h 40m	01:50	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	3h 10m	18:30	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	23:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	5h 15m	04:50	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Carlisle on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:25	Coach Station	3h 15m	18:40	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	2h 25m	06:25	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	3h 15m	04:50	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	9h 40m	01:50	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	3h 10m	18:30	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Carlisle on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:10	Coach Station	3h	18:10	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	2h 25m	06:25	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	3h 15m	04:50	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	9h 40m	01:50	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	3h 10m	18:30	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Carlisle on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	4h 5m	04:50	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	2h 25m	06:25	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	3h 15m	04:50	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	9h 40m	01:50	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	3h 10m	18:30	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Carlisle on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	3h 15m	04:50	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	2h 25m	06:25	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	3h 15m	04:50	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	3h 10m	18:30	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	15:10	Coach Station	3h	18:10	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester 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 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

102 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £51	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £129	Average duration2h 4m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£20 - £20	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Carlisle?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29735 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £13

National Express Manchester Carlisle recent customer reviews

1. Toilet in a poor condition and older people need them more than others 2. The coach was not very clean. 3. I would only consider using again if other options were not available.

Richard A.

13 December 2023

Very convenient service as they seem to operate 24 hours daily.

Karl S.

9 December 2021

Very good service provided

Christopher J.

21 March 2019

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Carlisle

What's the distance between Manchester and Carlisle by coach?
The journey from Manchester to Carlisle by coach covers an approximate distance of 102 miles (164 km).
How can I get from Manchester to Carlisle without driving?
The best way to go from Manchester to Carlisle without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£24

26/11

£31

Today

£24

28/11

£24

29/11

£25

30/11

£23

01/12

£22

02/12

£22

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Carlisle was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £22

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

You can expect to pay from £22 to £41 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Megabus UK, FlixBus 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.