How far is Manchester from Carlisle by coach?

The journey from Carlisle to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 102 miles (164 km).

Is there a way to reach Manchester from Carlisle without a car?

You can reach Manchester from Carlisle by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Carlisle to Manchester from £22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Carlisle to Manchester on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 5m	13:50	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 5m	13:50	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Manchester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 5m	13:50	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	04:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	9h 20m	15:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Manchester on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	04:00	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	04:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	9h 20m	15:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Manchester on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	04:00	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:55	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h 25m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	3h 10m	04:00	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	9h 20m	15:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	3h 10m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 01:38 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

102 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £57	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £130	Average duration1h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration2h	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
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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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

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29733 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £13

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.

27 September 2022

Clean and comfortable bus

Alexa B.

10 July 2023

Very good

Liisa J.

31 May 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Carlisle to Manchester

How far is Manchester from Carlisle by coach?
The journey from Carlisle to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 102 miles (164 km).
Is there a way to reach Manchester from Carlisle without a car?
You can reach Manchester 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.

Best price found

24/11

£25

25/11

£22

Today

£25

27/11

No data

28/11

£25

29/11

£24

30/11

£24

01/12

£22

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Manchester was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £22

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 £22 to £46 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 £22, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually FlixBus 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.