The average bus between Carlisle and Edinburgh takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Edinburgh. 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 Carlisle and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 2:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.
Carlisle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Market Hall station.
Carlisle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Surgeons' Hall station.
The distance between Carlisle and Edinburgh is 118.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
Borders Buses operates a bus from Market Hall to Surgeons' Hall twice daily. Tickets cost £7–9 and the journey takes 3h 33m.