What is the travel distance from Lancaster to Carlisle?

The distance separating Lancaster and Carlisle is 59 miles (95 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lancaster to Carlisle start their journey at Lancaster University Bus Stop and wind up at Carlisle Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lancaster to Carlisle on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 50m	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	1h 40m	4:10pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 50m	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	1h 40m	4:10pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 50m	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Lancaster 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

59 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ 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 Duration54m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lancaster and Carlisle?

Stops in Lancaster

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

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National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lancaster to Carlisle 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

11/25

$24

11/26

$22

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$22

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$22

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$22

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$19

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$19

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$19

The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Carlisle 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 Lancaster to Carlisle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $27 for a bus ticket from Lancaster to Carlisle 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.