The average bus between Cardiff and Carlisle takes 12h 25m and the fastest bus takes 8h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Carlisle station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Cardiff to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Cardiff to Carlisle bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Cardiff and Carlisle is 380.1 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 25m.
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