The average bus between Cumbernauld and Carlisle takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cumbernauld to Carlisle. 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 Cumbernauld and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumbernauld is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cumbernauld to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld station and arriving at Carlisle station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Cumbernauld to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Cumbernauld to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Cumbernauld and Carlisle is 134.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 1h 50m.