What is the distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle?

Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle are 53 miles (86 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle?

If you're headed to Carlisle from Newcastle upon Tyne, chances are that your bus will depart from Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station) and arrive at Carlisle Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	6h 30m	11:15pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	8h 40m	12:45pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	6h 30m	11:15pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	8h 40m	12:45pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	6h 30m	11:15pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

53 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $121	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$6 - $34	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle?

Stops in Newcastle upon Tyne

A
Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)
Westmorland Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EE, UK
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B
Gallowgate Bus Station
5 Nelson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN, United Kingdom
C
Gateshead
Gateshead Interchange (stand C), Gateshead NE8 1AU, UK
D
Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal
126 Commissioners' Wharf, North Shields NE29 6DS, UK

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

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Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4275 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $44

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle by bus

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

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$41

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $63 for a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-25.