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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Edinburgh takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. There is at least one bus 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.

3h 29m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Carlisle to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run once daily between Carlisle and Edinburgh. The service departs Carlisle at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Edinburgh at 09:36:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 36m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 36m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 14m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 36m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 16m.

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