The average bus between Exeter and Carlisle takes 12h 30m and the fastest bus takes 11h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 twice daily between Exeter and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Carlisle station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Exeter to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Exeter to Carlisle bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Exeter and Carlisle is 465.5 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h.