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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Cheapest price on 04 Nov
- £30
- Average ticket price on 04 Nov
- £30
- Fastest journey on 04 Nov
- 2 h 35 m
- Average journey duration on 04 Nov
- 2 h 53 m
- Buses on 04 Nov
- 2
- Distance
- 164 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 2 buses from Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
NX59010:45 2h35 Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) 13:20 Manchester, Coach Station £30 1 One-way 0 changes- NX181
0:55 3h10 Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) 4:05 Manchester, Coach Station £30 1 One-way 0 changes
- NX590
10:45 2h35 Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) 13:20 Manchester, Coach Station £30 1 One-way 0 changes - NX181
0:55 3h10 Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) 4:05 Manchester, Coach Station £30 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Buses from Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 164 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 0:55 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Frequently asked questions about your Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trip
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Live departures
Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX181 | 0:55 Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) | 3h10 | 4:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX590 | 10:45 Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) | 2h35 | 13:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Carlisle station (CAR) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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- 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.
FAQs: Carlisle station (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
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