The cheapest and fastest coaches from Guildford to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
10 h 10 m
Average duration
10 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
437 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Guildford to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Carlisle will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 buses that leave Guildford for Carlisle 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 437 km distance in an average of 10 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Guildford to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Carlisle 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 437 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price | £32 Average Price |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Guildford to Carlisle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Carlisle coaches for today, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:22 Guildford | 10h48 | 18:10 Carlisle | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:22 Guildford | 10h48 | 18:10 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:29 Guildford | 10h21 | 04:50 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Guildford to Carlisle
Buses from Guildford to Carlisle run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 19:35. The fastest coach covers the 437 km distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 437 km |
Average bus duration 8h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 19:35 |
Bus providers: National Express from Guildford to CarlisleYou can travel by bus between Guildford to Carlisle 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: Guildford to Carlisle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to Carlisle 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 Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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