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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 | Carlisle (Halston Hotel) | Drum Brae | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Carlisle (Halston Hotel) | Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Carlisle Bus Station | Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carlisle (Halston Hotel) | Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carlisle Bus Station | Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlisle to Edinburgh by bus
What is the travel distance from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
It's about 119 km (74 miles) from Carlisle to Edinburgh.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
Buses departing from Carlisle Bus Station in Carlisle will take you to Bus Station in Edinburgh.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carlisle to Edinburgh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $54 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-24.
Usually National Express 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.
