The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Carlisle 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 415 km distance in an average of 7 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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 London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 415 km
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price | £104 Average Price |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:40 London Heathrow Airport | 9h10 | 04:50 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:25 London Heathrow Airport | 9h30 | 05:55 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 09:30, the last at 22:10. The fastest coach covers the 415 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 415 km |
Average bus duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 09:30 |
Last bus 22:10 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Heathrow Airport to CarlisleYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle with National Express for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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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Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Carlisle
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