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Compare all timetables for the bus from Carlisle to Manchester

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

today
from $32
tomorrow
from $32
Saturday
from $12
Sunday
from $12
Monday
from $35
Tuesday
from $12
Wednesday
from $12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $35
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    6h 45m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $12
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    3h 25m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32

Frequency of bus connections between Carlisle and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Carlisle and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Carlisle to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Carlisle and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 buses from Carlisle to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Carlisle and Manchester, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Carlisle to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express, megabus and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Carlisle to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Carlisle to Manchester starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 3h 5m
Earliest Bus 12:50 AM
Latest Bus 12:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 101.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express, megabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Carlisle to Manchester

Every day, 3 buses from 3 bus companies leave Carlisle for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/10/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/06
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
Wednesday 07/09
Thursday 07/10
$45
Friday 07/11
$51
Saturday 07/12
$31
Sunday 07/13
$28
Monday 07/14
$35
Tuesday 07/15
$31
Wednesday 07/16
$26
Thursday 07/17
Friday 07/18
$31
Saturday 07/19
$12
Sunday 07/20
Monday 07/21
$28
Tuesday 07/22
$26
Wednesday 07/23
Thursday 07/24
$28
Friday 07/25
$28
Saturday 07/26
$12
Sunday 07/27
$28
Monday 07/28
$12
Tuesday 07/29
Wednesday 07/30
$28
Thursday 07/31
$28
Friday 08/01
Saturday 08/02

The cheapest time to travel from Carlisle to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Carlisle to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Carlisle to Manchester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carlisle to Manchester, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Carlisle to Manchester

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 Manchester 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Carlisle to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Carlisle to Manchester from our users.

National Express from Carlisle to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Carlisle to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $26
Fastest Bus 3h 5m
Earliest Bus 12:50 AM
Last Bus 10:45 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 7/8/2025

All bus stations and stops in Carlisle and Manchester

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

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 Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Carlisle to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Carlisle to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Carlisle to Manchester bus

How much does a Carlisle Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 3h 25m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $74. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

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

Every day, the Carlisle to Manchester 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 Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Carlisle to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 3h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Carlisle to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Carlisle starts at 12:50 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 Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Carlisle for Manchester starts at 12:45 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 Carlisle Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Carlisle to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express, megabus 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 Carlisle and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Carlisle and Manchester 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, megabus and FlixBus.

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

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