The cheapest and fastest coaches from Belfast to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Belfast to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Carlisle will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 buses that leave Belfast for Carlisle every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
14:2010h30Belfast0:50Carlisle£551One-way0 changes
14:2010h30Belfast0:50Carlisle£551One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and coach for Belfast to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £36.
Distance: 195 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Belfast to Carlisle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Carlisle coaches for today, Monday 13 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:20 Belfast | 9h15 | 23:35 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Belfast to Carlisle coaches with Omio?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Belfast to Carlisle
Buses from Belfast to Carlisle run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £36 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 04:50, the last at 14:20. The fastest coach covers the 195 km distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 195 km |
Average bus duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 4:50 |
Last bus 14:20 |
Bus providers: National Express from Belfast to CarlisleYou can travel by bus between Belfast to Carlisle with National Express for as low as £36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Belfast to Carlisle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Carlisle by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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