How far is Carlisle from Lancaster?

The distance between Carlisle and Lancaster is around 95 km (59 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Carlisle to Lancaster?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Carlisle Bus Station, in Carlisle, and end it at Lancaster University Bus Stop, in Lancaster.

Bus from Carlisle to Lancaster starting at $27 | Compare & Save up to 31%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Lancaster on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 50m	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 50m	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:11 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Lancaster

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

53mAverage Duration

94 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $42	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $120	Average Duration53m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Lancaster?

Stops in Carlisle

A
Carlisle Bus Station
15-17 Lonsdale St, Carlisle CA1, UK
B
Court Square
The Griffin, Court Square, Carlisle CA1 1QX, UK

Stops in Lancaster

A
Lancaster University Bus Stop
Tower Avenue (Underpass), Lancaster LA1
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National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlisle to Lancaster by bus

How far is Carlisle from Lancaster?
The distance between Carlisle and Lancaster is around 95 km (59 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Carlisle to Lancaster?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Carlisle Bus Station, in Carlisle, and end it at Lancaster University Bus Stop, in Lancaster.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$34

11-21

$34

Today

$34

11-23

$31

11-24

$27

11-25

$27

11-26

$27

11-27

$31

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Lancaster was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carlisle to Lancaster, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $38 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-25.