The average bus between Windermere and Carlisle takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 5 times a day between Windermere and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Windermere 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 Windermere to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Carlisle station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Windermere to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.
Windermere to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Market Hall station.
The distance between Windermere and Carlisle is 57.4 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Market Hall via Bus Station and Throstles Nest in around 3h 30m.