How far is Carlisle from Lancaster?

About 59 miles (95 km) separate Carlisle and Lancaster.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Carlisle to Lancaster leave from Carlisle Bus Station and arrive at Lancaster University Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Carlisle to Lancaster from $19 | Compare & Save up to 31%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Carlisle to Lancaster on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 50m	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 35m	2:20pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 50m	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 35m	2:20pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 35m	2:20pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Lancaster

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

52mAverage Duration

59 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $29	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $83	Average Duration52m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Lancaster?

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 Lancaster

A
Lancaster University Bus Stop
Tower Avenue (Underpass), Lancaster LA1
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National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlisle to Lancaster by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$19

11/25

$24

Today

$19

11/27

$22

11/28

$22

11/29

$24

11/30

$19

12/01

$19

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Lancaster was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $27 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-30.