The average bus between Carlisle and Windermere takes 4h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Windermere. 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 Windermere. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Windermere at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Christies Newsagents and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Windermere? 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 Windermere. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Windermere station via Christies Newsagents. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Carlisle to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Market Hall station.
Carlisle to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at St Mary's Church station.
The distance between Carlisle and Windermere is 57.4 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Market Hall to St Mary's Church via Christies Newsagents and Bus Station in around 3h 33m.