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Today22 Jun
from US$28
Tomorrow23 Jun
from US$25
Tue24 Jun
from US$27
Wed25 Jun
from US$25
Thu26 Jun
Fri27 Jun
Sat28 Jun
from US$27
Sun29 Jun
from US$20

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Coach Station
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Coach Station
    Arrival time: 23 June at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Coach Station
    Arrival time: 23 June at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle (Halston Hotel)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 June at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Brunel Street
    Arrival time: 23 June at
    Destination city: Carlisle
    Destination location: Carlisle Parkhouse Rd
    Operated by: MegabusMegabus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Carlisle

Bus
Average priceUS$15 - US$58Average duration5h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$27 - US$290Average duration2h 54m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$27 - US$27Average duration3h 40m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Carlisle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 40mAverage duration
US$27Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Birmingham to Carlisle: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$31
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses4.027027027027028
Earliest bus departure11:30
Distance173 miles
Latest bus departure23:00

Birmingham to Carlisle Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Birmingham - Carlisle

  1. What's the distance between Birmingham and Carlisle by coach?

    The journey from Birmingham to Carlisle by coach covers an approximate distance of 172 miles (278 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Carlisle without a car?

    You can reach Carlisle from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
20/06
US$26
21/06
US$26
Today
US$26
23/06
US$23
24/06
US$25
25/06
US$23
26/06
US$13
27/06
US$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Carlisle was searched and found on 26 Jun 2025 with a price of US$13

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

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$57 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13, which is on 2025-06-26.

Usually MEGB, Flixbus (GB) 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Birmingham to Carlisle.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Birmingham to Carlisle, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Birmingham to Carlisle will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Birmingham to Carlisle, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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