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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Carlisle to Manchester
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Carlisle to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Manchester will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 buses that leave Carlisle for Manchester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 20 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 Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 164 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m 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 Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Manchester coaches for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:00 Carlisle | 9h20 | 15:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 change | |
| NX590 | Delayed 18:10 10:45Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) | 3h05 | 15:00 15:00Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlisle to Manchester
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Buses from Carlisle to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 164 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire from Carlisle to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Carlisle to Manchester with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire 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 Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Manchester 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 Manchester, 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, Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and Carlisle, Parkhouse Road (Argos). When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Carlisle, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Manchester
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Wifi
Parking
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParking
DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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