What is the travel distance from Hamilton to Carlisle?

The distance between the two cities is 74 miles (120 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Hamilton to Carlisle start their journey at Hamilton Bus Station and wind up at Carlisle Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Hamilton to Carlisle from $9 | Compare & Save up to 59%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamilton to Carlisle on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Hamilton	1h 40m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:25pm	Hamilton	1h 25m	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Hamilton	1h 40m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Hamilton	1h 25m	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:40 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamilton to Carlisle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

76 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $21	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $123	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $15	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamilton and Carlisle?

Stops in Hamilton

A
Hamilton Bus Station
Brandon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire ML3 6DA, 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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29731 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 $11

National Express Hamilton Carlisle recent customer reviews

Happy with journey

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July 27, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamilton to Carlisle by bus

What is the travel distance from Hamilton to Carlisle?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamilton to Carlisle?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$18

11/24

$19

Today

$10

11/26

No data

11/27

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11/30

$17

The cheapest trip from Hamilton to Carlisle was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $22 for a bus ticket from Hamilton to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-30.