What is the distance between Carlisle and Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 172 miles (278 km).

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

If you're headed to Birmingham from Carlisle, chances are that your bus will depart from Carlisle Bus Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Spa, Birmingham Town Hall and Winterbourne House and Garden.

Bus Carlisle to Birmingham from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Birmingham on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	5h 25m	4:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	4h 25m	5:20am	Brunel Street	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	5h 35m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	11h 40m	1:35pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	5h 30m	6:10pm	Brunel Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

172 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $93	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $317	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Birmingham?

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

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 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 $15

National Express Carlisle Birmingham recent customer reviews

Very comfortable journey , not too fast just the right speed to accomplish destination

Helen H.

August 16, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlisle to Birmingham by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$18

11/22

$20

Today

$30

11/24

$17

11/25

$17

11/26

$13

11/27

$15

11/28

$19

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $78 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually 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.