The cheapest buses from Carlisle to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 21 Oct

Cheapest

£20

Average

£22

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Carlisle to Glasgow will cost around £ 22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 20.

Cheapest
13:45Carlisle, Lonsdale Street2h05 15:50Glasgow, Buchanan
0 changes
£201One-way
Cheapest
04:50Carlisle, Lonsdale Street1h55 06:45Glasgow, Buchanan
0 changes
£201One-way
2nd Cheapest
05:35Carlisle, Lonsdale Street1h55 07:30Glasgow, Buchanan
0 changes
£241One-way
2nd Cheapest
17:50Carlisle, Lonsdale Street2h05 19:55Glasgow, Buchanan
0 changes
£241One-way

Timetable Carlisle to Glasgow

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thu, 21 Oct
04:50Carlisle, Lonsdale Street1h55 06:45Glasgow, Buchanan
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05:35Carlisle, Lonsdale Street1h55 07:30Glasgow, Buchanan
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13:45Carlisle, Lonsdale Street2h05 15:50Glasgow, Buchanan
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17:50Carlisle, Lonsdale Street2h05 19:55Glasgow, Buchanan
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Thu
21 Oct
£11Avanti West Coast
£20National Express
Fri
22 Oct
£11Avanti West Coast
£14National Express
Sat
23 Oct
£22First Transpennine Express
£19National Express
Sun
24 Oct
£22First Transpennine Express
£19National Express
Mon
25 Oct
£13Avanti West Coast
£20National Express
Tue
26 Oct
£10Avanti West Coast
£14National Express
Wed
27 Oct
£10Avanti West Coast
£14National Express
Thu
28 Oct
£10Avanti West Coast
£14National Express
Fri
29 Oct
£11Avanti West Coast
£14National Express
Sun
31 Oct
£22First Transpennine Express
£14National Express
Mon
1 Nov
£11Avanti West Coast
£20National Express
Wed
3 Nov
£11Avanti West Coast
£20National Express
Fri
5 Nov
£11Avanti West Coast
£20National Express
Sat
6 Nov
£11Avanti West Coast
£15National Express
Sun
7 Nov
£22First Transpennine Express
£14National Express

The fastest buses from Carlisle to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 21 Oct

Fastest Journey

1 h 55 m

Average

2 h

Buses per day

4

Distance

136 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Carlisle for Glasgow every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.

Fastest
05:35Carlisle, Lonsdale Street1h55 07:30Glasgow, Buchanan
0 changes
£241One-way
Fastest
04:50Carlisle, Lonsdale Street1h55 06:45Glasgow, Buchanan
0 changes
£201One-way
2nd Fastest
13:45Carlisle, Lonsdale Street2h05 15:50Glasgow, Buchanan
0 changes
£201One-way
2nd Fastest
17:50Carlisle, Lonsdale Street2h05 19:55Glasgow, Buchanan
0 changes
£241One-way

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Coach Information from Carlisle to Glasgow

distanceDistance84 miles (136 km)
durationAverage coach duration1 h 55 min
priceAverage coach ticket price£18 (€21)
changesDirect coachYes
carriersCoach companiesNational Express

Coaches from Carlisle to Glasgow cover the 84 miles (136 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 55 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £18, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £14. Travellers depart most frequently from Carlisle and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.

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Coach between Carlisle and Glasgow with National Express

For as little as £14 you can travel by coach from Carlisle to Glasgow with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express

If you’re thinking of taking a coach from Carlisle to Glasgow, you can enjoy a comfortable journey at a budget-friendly price with National Express. National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company offering hundreds of routes to towns and cities across the UK, including routes to and from major airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol. On a National Express coach, you can expect to travel 84 miles (136 km) between Carlisle and Glasgow and pay as low as £14 if you book in advance.

All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Carlisle and Glasgow, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Check the National Express coach timetable between Carlisle and Glasgow, select your preferred ticket type, and book your cheap coach tickets on Omio today!

These are National Express 's ticket policies for COVID-19 for the coach from Carlisle to Glasgow:

  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
  • Pre-reservation / seat allocation
  • Verification of ticket with valid ID
  • Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
  • For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
    • Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
    • Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
    • Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
    • All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
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Buses from Carlisle to Glasgow
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FAQs
What is the price of the cheapest coach between Carlisle and Glasgow?
If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find a cheap coach to Glasgow from Carlisle for as little as £14  in the next 7 days.
How much is a coach ticket from Carlisle to Glasgow?
In the next 7 days you’ll find that the average cost of a coach ticket from Carlisle to Glasgow is £18  one way.
What is the distance to Glasgow from Carlisle via coach?
The distance to Glasgow from Carlisle by coach is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
How many hours does it take from Carlisle to Glasgow by coach?
While the time it takes to travel 84 miles (136 km) to Glasgow from Carlisle can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays, the coach duration from Carlisle to Glasgow is on average 1 h 55 min.
Which coach station from Carlisle to Glasgow do I depart from? Which Glasgow coach station from Carlisle do I arrive in?

Omio customers travelling this route book their coaches from Carlisle   to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.

Where is the Carlisle coach station located? Where is the Glasgow coach station located?

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Carlisle, which is located around 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city centre.

Which coach companies should I travel with from Carlisle to Glasgow?
If you're looking for coaches from Carlisle to Glasgow, you can rely on National Express to get you to Glasgow. It's also good to check out all possible coach companies for the Carlisle to Glasgow trip to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
When is the earliest coach from Carlisle to Glasgow? When is the last coach from Carlisle to Glasgow?
The first Carlisle to Glasgow coach departs at 04: 35   and the last coach from Carlisle to Glasgow leaves at 12: 45. Check out the most up-to-date Carlisle to Glasgow coach times on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.
When should I purchase Carlisle Glasgow coach tickets to score the best deals?
In general, we recommend booking tickets for coaches in advance to score the best deals from all possible coach companies offering this journey and save money. If you book coach tickets between Carlisle and Glasgow within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £18 one way. To find the best prices for this journey, consider booking your coach ticket from Carlisle to Glasgow a few months in advance.

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