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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Carlisle to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
5 h 48 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Carlisle to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Liverpool will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
Of the 1 buses that leave Carlisle for Liverpool 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 165 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 48 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 48 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carlisle to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 165 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Carlisle to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Liverpool coaches for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:45 Carlisle | 5h48 | 15:33 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlisle to Liverpool
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Buses from Carlisle to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 165 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 165 km |
Average bus duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Carlisle to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between Carlisle to Liverpool with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Carlisle to Liverpool coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Carlisle, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and Carlisle. When arriving in Liverpool, you can end your trip in coach stations like Liverpool, Liverpool One and Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street), which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Liverpool, Liverpool One, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Liverpool
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
Taxis- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Costa Coffee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
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