The average bus between Rosyth and Carlisle takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rosyth 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 Rosyth and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rosyth is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Queensferry Street and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rosyth to Carlisle? 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 Rosyth to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Rosyth station and arriving at Carlisle station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Rosyth to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Rosyth to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Rosyth and Carlisle is 130.8 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a bus from Queens Buildings to Bus Station via Queensferry Street, Shandwick Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 49m.