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With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 10 destinations from Carlisle, including London, Glasgow, Manchester.
You can book your FlixBus ticket starting at just $13.49. The easiest way to purchase your ticket is on this website or through the app. Book early to get the best price.
The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle takes 3 hours 20 minutes.
The bus journey from Edinburgh to Carlisle is 142 miles. FlixBus can get you there in 3 hours 20 minutes.
The cost of a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Carlisle starts at just $13.49.
FlixBus offers direct service from Edinburgh to Carlisle. The quickest bus on this route makes 2 stop(s).
When purchasing your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Carlisle, you can choose your preferred payment method from card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.
Our Real-Time Bus Tracker allows you to track your bus location. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.

Find the cheapest buses from Edinburgh to Carlisle

Getting from Edinburgh to Carlisle is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 142 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 3 hours 20 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
You can get bus tickets to travel between Edinburgh and Carlisle for as little as $13.49 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.

For a quick, easy and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network of destinations, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for great value.

Traveling from Edinburgh to Carlisle

It's easy to get from Edinburgh to Carlisle with FlixBus, with 2 direct buses per day.
You can expect a minimum of 2 stops on your journey. It can take a minimum time of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we're working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Edinburgh and Carlisle is $13.49, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

Taking the bus from Edinburgh

Traveling from Edinburgh and not familiar with it? Here's everything you need to know.
Edinburgh is a transport hub with 3 bus station(s); the 20 connections departing from Edinburgh every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.

Arriving in Carlisle

Traveling to Carlisle for the first time? Here's what you need to know:
Carlisle is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 10 connections arriving in one of the 1 bus station(s) of the city, giving you easy access to all corners of the country.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Edinburgh to Carlisle

Getting from Edinburgh to Carlisle aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you're taking a long trip, you don't need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.

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