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Compare all timetables for the bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh

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

today
$13
tomorrow
$13
Sunday
$26
Monday
$14
Tuesday
$13
Wednesday
$23
Thursday
$25

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 18m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:18 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $13
FlixBus 4h 32m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:32 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy $13
FlixBus 5h 2m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 11:02 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $13
National Express 5h 35m 4:50 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 18m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:18 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $13
FlixBus 4h 24m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:24 AM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $13
FlixBus 5h 2m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 11:02 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $14
National Express 5h 35m 4:50 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 4:50 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      7:55 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      8:35 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      9:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      Ingliston Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 2h 0m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 18m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:18 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $14
FlixBus 4h 32m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:32 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy $14
FlixBus 5h 2m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 11:02 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $14
FlixBus 4h 24m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:24 AM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 18m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:18 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $13
FlixBus 4h 32m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:32 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy $13
FlixBus 5h 2m 6:00 AM Carlisle Bus Station 11:02 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $13
National Express 5h 35m 4:50 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 4:50 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      8:15 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      9:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 4:50 AM Carlisle Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      8:15 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      9:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh is $13 on 6/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Carlisle and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Carlisle and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Carlisle to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Carlisle and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from Carlisle to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Carlisle and Edinburgh, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Carlisle to Edinburgh starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus $13
Fastest Bus 4h 9m
Earliest Bus 4:50 AM
Latest Bus 4:50 AM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 74.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Carlisle to Edinburgh

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Carlisle for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/12/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/07
Monday 06/08
Tuesday 06/09
Wednesday 06/10
Thursday 06/11
Friday 06/12
$25
Saturday 06/13
$13
Sunday 06/14
$26
Monday 06/15
$14
Tuesday 06/16
$15
Wednesday 06/17
$23
Thursday 06/18
$25
Friday 06/19
$25
Saturday 06/20
$23
Sunday 06/21
$26
Monday 06/22
$23
Tuesday 06/23
$23
Wednesday 06/24
$23
Thursday 06/25
$23
Friday 06/26
$23
Saturday 06/27
$16
Sunday 06/28
$13
Monday 06/29
Tuesday 06/30
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 07/02
Friday 07/03
Saturday 07/04

The cheapest time to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Carlisle to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carlisle to Edinburgh, with $13. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Carlisle to Edinburgh

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 Carlisle to Edinburgh 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 Carlisle to Edinburgh, 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 Carlisle to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Carlisle and Edinburgh

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Carlisle to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Carlisle to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Carlisle Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 4h 18m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $26. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

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

Every day, the Carlisle to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 9m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Carlisle starts at 4:50 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 Carlisle to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Carlisle for Edinburgh starts at 4:50 AM. 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 Carlisle Edinburgh route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Edinburgh?

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

What can I take with me on the Carlisle to Edinburgh 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 Carlisle Edinburgh 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 Carlisle Edinburgh 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 Carlisle to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Carlisle and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Carlisle and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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