What is the travel distance from Penrith to Carlisle?

About 18 miles (29 km) separate Penrith and Carlisle.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Penrith to Carlisle start their journey at Penrith Bus Stop and wind up at Carlisle Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Penrith to Carlisle from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Penrith to Carlisle on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	35m	5:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Penrith to Carlisle on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	35m	5:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Penrith to Carlisle on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	35m	5:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Penrith to Carlisle on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	35m	5:55am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:11 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Penrith to Carlisle

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

35mAverage Duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $10	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$6 - $43	Average Duration15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Penrith and Carlisle?

Stops in Penrith

A - Penrith Bus Stop

Stops in Carlisle

A - Carlisle Bus Station

B - Court Square

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Penrith to Carlisle by bus

What is the travel distance from Penrith to Carlisle?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Penrith to Carlisle?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$6

11/17

$7

Today

$8

11/19

No data

11/20

No data

11/21

$5

11/22

$5

11/23

$5

The cheapest trip from Penrith to Carlisle was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $8 for a bus ticket from Penrith to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-21.