The average bus between Carlisle and Innerleithen takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Innerleithen. 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 every 4 hours between Carlisle and Innerleithen. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Innerleithen at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Innerleithen? 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 Innerleithen. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Innerleithen station via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Carlisle to Innerleithen bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Market Hall station.
Carlisle to Innerleithen bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Carlisle and Innerleithen is 80.9 km. The road distance is 117 km.
Borders Buses operates a bus from Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchange every 2 hours. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 2h 6m.