The average bus between Axminster and Carlisle takes 18h 9m and the fastest bus takes 13h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Axminster to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Axminster and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Axminster is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 18h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Carlisle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Carlisle station via Waterstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.
Axminster to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Carlisle bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Axminster and Carlisle is 457.4 km. The road distance is 582 km.
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 27m.