The average bus between Carlisle and Matfen takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Matfen. 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 3 times a day between Carlisle and Matfen. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Matfen at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Shoulder of Mutton and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Matfen? 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 Matfen. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Matfen station via Shoulder of Mutton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Carlisle to Matfen bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Matfen bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Black Bull station.
The distance between Carlisle and Matfen is 64.9 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Black Bull via Shoulder of Mutton and Bus Station in around 3h 32m.