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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

$30

tomorrow

$31

Saturday

$30

Sunday

$27

Monday

$28

Tuesday

$27

Wednesday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 10m	12:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 12:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 5m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
megabus	2h 25m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:20 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$44	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 12:55:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
megabus	3h 10m	12:40 PM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$44	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 12:40:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 5m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 10m	12:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
megabus	2h 25m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:20 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:55:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
megabus	3h 10m	12:40 PM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:40:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 10m	12:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	9h 20m	6:00 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	3h 5m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
megabus	2h 25m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:20 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:55:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
megabus	3h 10m	12:40 PM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:40:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 10m	12:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 12:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 5m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
megabus	2h 25m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:20 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 12:55:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
megabus	3h 10m	12:40 PM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 20m	6:00 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	3h 10m	12:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 5m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
megabus	2h 25m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:20 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:55:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
megabus	3h 10m	12:40 PM	Carlisle	MacDonalds Bus Station	3:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from megabus goes from MacDonalds Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:40:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 10m	12:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	9h 20m	6:00 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	3h 5m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	3h 10m	12:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	4:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
	National Express	3h 5m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Carlisle to Manchester is $24 on 12/24/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Carlisle to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Carlisle and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 12 buses from Carlisle to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Carlisle and Manchester, with 5 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 $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:45 AM
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 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

$30

Friday 12/05

$31

Saturday 12/06

$30

Sunday 12/07

$27

Monday 12/08

$30

Tuesday 12/09

$28

Wednesday 12/10

$27

Thursday 12/11

$27

Friday 12/12

$33

Saturday 12/13

$27

Sunday 12/14

$26

Monday 12/15

$27

Tuesday 12/16

$26

Wednesday 12/17

$26

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$27

Saturday 12/20

$30

Sunday 12/21

$27

Monday 12/22

$27

Tuesday 12/23

$33

Wednesday 12/24

$24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$33

Saturday 12/27

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 $24, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Carlisle to Manchester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carlisle to Manchester, with $24. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

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.

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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.

Bus Station

Lonsdale St 9A

MacDonalds Bus Station

MacDonalds MacDonalds

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

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 $24 and takes 3h 10m 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 $24 and $44. 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 megabus and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. 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 10:45 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 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

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

More bus routes to Carlisle and to Manchester

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