How far is London from Carlisle by coach?

The journey from Carlisle to London by coach covers an approximate distance of 262 miles (421 km).

What is the best way to go from Carlisle to London without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Carlisle to London from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	9h 25m	20:10	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:55	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	6h 55m	08:50	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	9h 25m	20:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	8h	20:40	Finchley Road	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	6h 55m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	9h 20m	10:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	9h 35m	20:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	6h 55m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	9h 35m	20:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	15h	21:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	6h 55m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	9h 35m	20:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	6h 55m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	9h 35m	20:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	6h 55m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	9h 35m	20:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	6h 55m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to London on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	9h 25m	20:10	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Carlisle Bus Station	6h 55m	07:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	7h 30m	09:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	6h 55m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Carlisle to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 30mAverage duration

261 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £76	Average duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£42 - £343	Average duration3h 57m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£37 - £42	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and London?

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 London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

The reviews highlight a positive experience with safe and on-time journeys. Customers appreciate good drivers, excellent customer service, and comfortable trips.

National Express Carlisle London recent customer reviews

No noise restrictions in place on an overnight service. Difficult to find a seat in the dark when earlier travelers were taking two and were asleep

Ruth L.

20 October 2018

Bus too crowded and heating up far too high in fact I think one could be burnt by floor. metal heaters. Perhaps. trip suited more for young I found it torturous not like previous experiences with national express

Pamela M.

10 October 2018

The journey felt safe, and rather on time.

Reyhaneh A.

4 September 2023

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Carlisle to London

How far is London from Carlisle by coach?
The journey from Carlisle to London by coach covers an approximate distance of 262 miles (421 km).
What is the best way to go from Carlisle to London without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£19

21/11

£25

Today

£23

23/11

£32

24/11

£23

25/11

£17

26/11

£18

27/11

£19

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to London was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £74 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-25.

What's the cheapest way to go from Carlisle to London?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h 35m	Avg price£25	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 57m	Avg price£96	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time6h 30m	Avg price£37	Daily departures1