What is the distance between Carlisle and Glasgow?

The distance separating Carlisle and Glasgow is 85 miles (137 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carlisle to Glasgow?

If you're headed to Glasgow from Carlisle, chances are that your bus will leave from Carlisle Bus Station and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Once in Glasgow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Pollok Country Park, Glasgow Science Centre, Auchentoshan Distillery, A82 Road (Glasgow to Inverness) and King's Theatre.

Bus Carlisle to Glasgow from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Glasgow on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 5m	8:15pm	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 45m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 55m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	1h 55m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 50m	8:20pm	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Glasgow on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 5m	8:15pm	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 45m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 55m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	1h 55m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 50m	8:20pm	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Glasgow on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 5m	8:15pm	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 45m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 55m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	1h 55m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 50m	8:20pm	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Glasgow on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 5m	8:15pm	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 45m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 55m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	1h 55m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 50m	8:20pm	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Glasgow on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 5m	8:15pm	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 45m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 55m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 50m	8:20pm	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 55m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Glasgow on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 5m	8:45pm	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 45m	8:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	1h 55m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	1h 55m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	1h 50m	8:20pm	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle to Glasgow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

85 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $52	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $101	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $19	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Glasgow?

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 Glasgow

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

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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. Travelers 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 $11

National Express Carlisle Glasgow recent customer reviews

The bus was over 2 hours late and we didn’t receive any information about the delay!

Vera E.

October 21, 2023

I booked a ticket for the 4.35 coach. A few days before my journey I received notification that Im on the 4.55 am coach. I called the helpline to explain this, but the queue was too long for me to wait. The day before the journey I received another email, this time stating departure from Carlisle at 4.35. I was very confused. The 4.35 coach declined to take me on board despite me showing the ticket printed after I bought it. They wanted to see the email, but Im not from the UK and had no Internet connection. They even asked me when the ticket was printed, as if it mattered. They were most unhelpful. I told them that I had a flight to catch but they weren't interested. When the 4.55 am coach arrived, the driver told me that my ticket was for the 4.35am coach and not for the 4.55 am coach, but the driver was very nice and took me on board. This was a very bad experience.

Jolanta K.

September 20, 2023

Bus was 35 minutes late with no apology or why.

Isobel B.

April 3, 2023

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlisle to Glasgow by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$11

11/20

$11

Today

$11

11/22

$10

11/23

$11

11/24

$9

11/25

$9

11/26

$11

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Glasgow was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $39 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.