Find buses from London to Carlisle

You can purchase a ticket from London to Carlisle Lake District within the week and expect to pay £24 or more one-way. The cost of your ticket may vary depending on when you book, so we recommend you plan early. £53 is what you can expect to pay for a bus ride from London to Carlisle Lake District one-way.

The quickest bus available from London will take 6h 30m to arrive in Carlisle Lake District. Travel time can vary by 1h 14m, so prioritise direct options for the quickest arrival. Take the FlixBus bus from London and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.

Currently, bus tickets prices from London to Carlisle Lake District are generally similar no matter when you choose to book them. Prices are £53 one-way on average.

Ride to your destination comfortably on National Express and FlixBus. Consider National Express as it’s been found as the cheapest option to get from London to Carlisle Lake District starting at £36.

London and Carlisle Lake District are 261.5 mi apart from one another. The actual distance travelled by bus depends on the route taken - roadwork or traffic often impact this and longer routes can change often. The bus usually takes 6h 30m in normal traffic conditions.