The average bus between Carlisle and Cat Bells takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Cat Bells. 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 5 times a day between Carlisle and Cat Bells. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Cat Bells at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Penrith and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Cat Bells? 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 Carlisle to Cat Bells. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Cat Bells station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Carlisle to Cat Bells bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Cat Bells bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Keswick station.
The distance between Carlisle and Cat Bells is 39.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Brandelhow Park via Penrith and Bus Station in around 2h 45m.