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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Coach Station | Carlisle Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Brunel Street | Carlisle Parkhouse Rd | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Coach Station | Carlisle Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Brunel Street | Carlisle Parkhouse Rd | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Coach Station | Carlisle Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Carlisle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Carlisle by bus
What is the distance between Birmingham and Carlisle?
The distance between Birmingham and Carlisle is approximately 278 km (172 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Carlisle?
Buses departing from Coach Station in Birmingham will take you to Carlisle Bus Station in Carlisle.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Carlisle was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $18To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Carlisle, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $18 to $100 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-24.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham to Carlisle?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop travelled bus routes
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