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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Carlisle Bus Station | Coach Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Carlisle Parkhouse Rd | Brunel Street | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Carlisle Bus Station | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Carlisle (Halston Hotel) | Great Charles Street Queensway | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Carlisle Parkhouse Rd | Brunel Street | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Carlisle to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Birmingham?
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 Birmingham
- AMill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
- C1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
- D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom - E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK - F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Carlisle to Birmingham
How far is Birmingham from Carlisle by coach?
The journey from Carlisle to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 172 miles (278 km).
What is the best way to go from Carlisle to Birmingham without a car?
You can reach Birmingham from Carlisle by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Birmingham was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £10To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carlisle to Birmingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £10 to £61 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-26.
