The cheapest and fastest coaches from Carlisle to Styal
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Carlisle to Styal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Styal will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 2 buses that leave Carlisle for Styal every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 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 Styal
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Styal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlisle to Styal
Buses from Carlisle to Styal run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express from Carlisle to StyalYou can travel by bus between Carlisle to Styal with National Express for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Carlisle to Styal coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Styal 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 Styal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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 Manchester, Airport, located 2.7 miles (4.3 km) away from the city centre.
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