What is the travel distance from Carlisle to Manchester?

Carlisle and Manchester are 164 km (102 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Carlisle Bus Station in Carlisle will take you to Shudehill in Manchester.

Bus Carlisle to Manchester from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	9h 20m	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 5m	1:50pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	9h 20m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 5m	1:50pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	9h 20m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 5m	1:50pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	9h 20m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:58 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

164 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $107	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $242	Average Duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $27	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Manchester?

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 Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 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 $24

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

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlisle to Manchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Carlisle to Manchester?
Carlisle and Manchester are 164 km (102 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Carlisle to Manchester?
Buses departing from Carlisle Bus Station in Carlisle will take you to Shudehill in Manchester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$46

11-20

$46

Today

$42

11-22

$46

11-23

$46

11-24

$44

11-25

$41

11-26

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The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $86 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually FlixBus, Megabus UK 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.