Cardiff to Carlisle Bus

from £43.48

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Cardiff to Carlisle

Avg. trip duration

12 hr 30 mins

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Avg. distance

482 miles

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Bus stations and stops in Cardiff

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Frequently asked questions

Bus tickets from Cardiff to Carlisle with FlixBus are available from as low as £43.48.
The route between Cardiff and Carlisle generally takes about 12 hours 30 minutes by coach and covers approximately 485 miles.
Passengers travelling from Cardiff to Carlisle by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Cardiff to Carlisle is at 17:25.
The day's last coach departure from Cardiff to Carlisle is set for 17:25.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Cardiff and Carlisle. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Cardiff, there is a singular coach stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). As for Carlisle, it's served by a single stop: Carlisle (Halston Hotel). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Cardiff to Carlisle. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Yes, night coach services run from Cardiff to Carlisle. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Every FlixBus coach between Cardiff and Carlisle is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Cardiff -Carlisle route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Cardiff to Carlisle route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from Cardiff to Carlisle: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Cardiff and Carlisle starting from £43.48.
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Cardiff to Carlisle lasts approximately 12 hours 30 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Cardiff and Carlisle is 485 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Cardiff-Carlisle: to check departure times of coaches between Cardiff and Carlisle, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: one departure per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Cardiff, there is a singular coach stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). As for Carlisle, it's served by a single stop: Carlisle (Halston Hotel). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Cardiff in the evening and arrive at Carlisle in total comfort.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Cardiff on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Carlisle.
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