The cheapest and fastest coaches from Wolverhampton to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
12 h 10 m
Average duration
12 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Wolverhampton to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Carlisle will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 buses that leave Wolverhampton 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 262 km distance in an average of 12 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 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 and coach for Wolverhampton to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 262 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wolverhampton to Carlisle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Carlisle coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:15 Wolverhampton | 7h35 | 04:50 Carlisle | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 13:40 Wolverhampton | 12h10 | 01:50 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Wolverhampton to Carlisle
Buses from Wolverhampton to Carlisle run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £25 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 262 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 262 km |
Average bus duration 9h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:15 |
FAQs: Wolverhampton to Carlisle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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.

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