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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Carlisle from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$28

Saturday

$36

Sunday

Monday

$22

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$29

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 50m	9:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:10 PM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 9:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
	National Express	9h 5m	7:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 7:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 50m	9:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
	National Express	9h 5m	7:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 0m	5:55 PM	Bristol	Coldharbour Lane	5:55 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coldharbour Lane, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	12h 15m	5:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:55 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
National Express	8h 20m	9:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:10 PM	Carlisle	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	9h 10m	7:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 20m	9:50 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:10 PM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
	National Express	9h 5m	7:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 50m	9:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:10 PM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 9:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
	National Express	9h 5m	7:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 7:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 50m	9:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:10 PM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
	National Express	9h 5m	7:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bristol to Carlisle is $20 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Carlisle

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Carlisle are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Bristol to Carlisle. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bristol and Carlisle.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Bristol to Carlisle, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Carlisle, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Carlisle

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Bristol to Carlisle in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Carlisle starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	8h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:20 AM
Latest Bus	7:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	238.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Carlisle

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bristol for Carlisle: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$20

Friday 12/05

$28

Saturday 12/06

$40

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$22

Tuesday 12/09

$20

Wednesday 12/10

$29

Thursday 12/11

$30

Friday 12/12

$28

Saturday 12/13

$28

Sunday 12/14

$34

Monday 12/15

$32

Tuesday 12/16

$28

Wednesday 12/17

$28

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$44

Saturday 12/20

$44

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$48

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$48

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$74

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Carlisle

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Carlisle, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Carlisle. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Carlisle, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Carlisle

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol to Carlisle in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bristol to Carlisle, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bristol to Carlisle are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Carlisle

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bristol and Carlisle.

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Bus Station

Lonsdale St 9A

MacDonalds Bus Station

MacDonalds MacDonalds

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Carlisle

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bristol to Carlisle? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Carlisle? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Carlisle bus

How much does a Bristol Carlisle bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 8h 50m to reach Carlisle. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Carlisle?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $57. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Carlisle.

On average, how many connections are available from Bristol to Carlisle each day?

Every day, the Bristol to Carlisle bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bristol to Carlisle take?

The fastest bus from Bristol to Carlisle is offered by National Express and takes 8h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Carlisle?

The earliest bus arriving in Carlisle from Bristol starts at 9:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bristol to Carlisle?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for Carlisle starts at 7:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bristol Carlisle route?

When traveling by bus from Bristol to Carlisle, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Carlisle?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Carlisle by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bristol to Carlisle bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bristol Carlisle bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Carlisle bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Carlisle on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Carlisle

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bristol and to Carlisle

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol and to Carlisle. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!