The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR)
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Of the 3 buses that leave London Victoria (VIC) for Carlisle station (CAR) 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 421 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 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 coach, train and flight for London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) 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 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £89.
Distance: 421 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price | £89 Average Price |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) coaches for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:30 London Victoria (VIC) | 9h20 | 04:50 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:00 London Victoria (VIC) | 6h45 | 05:45 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
![]() | 09:00 London Victoria (VIC) | 9h10 | 18:10 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) by coach, train or flight
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Why should you book London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR).
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR)
Buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 09:00, the last at 09:00. The fastest coach covers the 421 km distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 421 km |
Average bus duration 7h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 09:00 |
Last bus 09:00 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR)You can travel by bus between London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) with National Express, FlixBus 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 Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Victoria (VIC) to Carlisle station (CAR) 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 station (CAR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.


