How much does a bus ticket from Carlisle to Manchester Airport cost?

The bus ticket price from Carlisle to Manchester Airport starts at $30. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Carlisle to Manchester Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Carlisle to Manchester Airport?

The average travel time between Carlisle and Manchester Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 2h 6m.This is the time it takes to travel the 164 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Carlisle and Manchester Airport?

The number of buses from Carlisle to Manchester Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Carlisle to Manchester Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Carlisle to Manchester Airport?

When taking the bus from Carlisle to Manchester Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, National Express, Megabus UK.

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Next departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on December 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:34am	Carlisle	2h 10m	9:44am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
8:35am	Carlisle	2h 9m	10:44am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
8:35am	Carlisle	2h 9m	10:44am	Manchester Airport	No tags
9:32am	Carlisle	2h 12m	11:44am	Manchester Airport	No tags
3:33pm	Carlisle	2h 11m	5:44pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:34am	Carlisle	2h 10m	9:44am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
8:35am	Carlisle	2h 9m	10:44am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
7:34am	Carlisle	2h 10m	9:44am	Manchester Airport	No tags
8:35am	Carlisle	2h 9m	10:44am	Manchester Airport	No tags
9:32am	Carlisle	2h 12m	11:44am	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
8:35am	Carlisle	2h 9m	10:44am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
7:34am	Carlisle	2h 10m	9:44am	Manchester Airport	No tags
7:34am	Carlisle	2h 10m	9:44am	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
12:36pm	Carlisle	2h 6m	2:42pm	Manchester Airport	Fastest
12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
10:44am	Carlisle	2h 14m	12:58pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
10:44am	Carlisle	2h 14m	12:58pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	CheapestFastest
		12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:34am	Carlisle	2h 10m	9:44am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
8:35am	Carlisle	2h 9m	10:44am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
7:34am	Carlisle	2h 10m	9:44am	Manchester Airport	No tags
12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:31pm	Carlisle	2h 13m	6:44pm	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
8:35am	Carlisle	2h 9m	10:44am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
7:34am	Carlisle	2h 10m	9:44am	Manchester Airport	No tags
12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 40m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:59 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Carlisle to Manchester Airport

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Manchester Airport. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

176 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $61	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $237	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Official partners

National Express

4/529,761 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29761 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $40

National Express Carlisle Manchester recent customer reviews

A bit late at Carlisle but made up time and extremely friendly helpful driver. Completely satisfied with the whole experience

Pauline W.

September 27, 2022

Clean and comfortable bus

Alexa B.

July 10, 2023

Very good

Liisa J.

May 31, 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,284 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Transpennine Express ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Transpennine Express Carlisle Manchester recent customer reviews

Trains cancelled no reasonable time difference between any of the trains or alternative routes given

Ally G.

October 7, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlisle to Manchester by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Carlisle to Manchester Airport cost?
The bus ticket price from Carlisle to Manchester Airport starts at $30. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Carlisle to Manchester Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Carlisle to Manchester Airport?
The average travel time between Carlisle and Manchester Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 2h 6m.This is the time it takes to travel the 164 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Carlisle and Manchester Airport?
The number of buses from Carlisle to Manchester Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Carlisle to Manchester Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Carlisle to Manchester Airport?
When taking the bus from Carlisle to Manchester Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, National Express, Megabus UK.