How far is Glasgow from Carlisle?

It's about 137 km (85 miles) from Glasgow to Carlisle.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Buchanan Bus Station, in Glasgow, and end it at Carlisle Bus Station, in Carlisle.

Bus Glasgow to Carlisle from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	1h 55m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 45m	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:14pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	3h 36m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	1h 55m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 45m	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:14pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	3h 36m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 45m	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 45m	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 45m	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	1h 55m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 45m	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	1h 55m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 45m	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	1h 55m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags

Next departures for Glasgow to Carlisle on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 45m	12:55am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Buchanan Bus Station	2h 5m	10:45am	Carlisle Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	1h 55m	1:50am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 50m	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Carlisle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

137 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $62	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $179	Average Duration1h 21m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $31	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Carlisle?

Stops in Glasgow

A
Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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 $16

National Express Glasgow Carlisle recent customer reviews

On time and comfortable.

William V.

May 14, 2023

Very comfortable and up to time

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March 31, 2023

Will use them again.

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May 19, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Glasgow to Carlisle by bus

How far is Glasgow from Carlisle?
It's about 137 km (85 miles) from Glasgow to Carlisle.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Glasgow to Carlisle?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Buchanan Bus Station, in Glasgow, and end it at Carlisle Bus Station, in Carlisle.

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

$17

11-21

$19

Today

$18

11-23

$19

11-24

$15

11-25

$14

11-26

$14

11-27

$14

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Carlisle was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $64 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually 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.