Bus Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester Airport to Carlisle

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to Carlisle from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$33

tomorrow

$27

Thursday

$37

Friday

$33

Saturday

$28

Sunday

$28

Monday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 15m	11:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 5m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
	National Express	5h 15m	11:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 5m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
	National Express	5h 15m	11:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 15m	11:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 1/30/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
	National Express	4h 5m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 1/30/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 5m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
	National Express	5h 15m	11:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 5m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
	National Express	5h 15m	11:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 5m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
	National Express	5h 15m	11:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:50 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station		Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Carlisle is $27 on 1/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Carlisle

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Carlisle. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Carlisle.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 buses from Manchester Airport to Carlisle, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Carlisle, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carlisle

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Carlisle in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Carlisle starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	4h 5m
Earliest Bus	11:35 PM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	109.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Carlisle

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for Carlisle: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

$28

Wednesday 01/28

$27

Thursday 01/29

$37

Friday 01/30

$33

Saturday 01/31

$28

Sunday 02/01

$28

Monday 02/02

$27

Tuesday 02/03

$28

Wednesday 02/04

$27

Thursday 02/05

$28

Friday 02/06

$28

Saturday 02/07

$28

Sunday 02/08

$28

Monday 02/09

$28

Tuesday 02/10

$28

Wednesday 02/11

$28

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

$33

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

$28

Wednesday 02/18

$28

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

$28

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Carlisle

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

With a price starting from $27, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Carlisle. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Carlisle, with $27. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport to Carlisle are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Carlisle

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

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Bus Station

Lonsdale St 9A

MacDonalds Bus Station

MacDonalds MacDonalds

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Carlisle

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

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Carlisle bus

How much does a Manchester Airport Carlisle bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 4h 5m to reach Carlisle. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $39. 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 Manchester Airport to Carlisle each day?

Every day, the Manchester Airport to Carlisle bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester Airport to Carlisle take?

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to Carlisle is offered by National Express and takes 4h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Manchester Airport to Carlisle?

The earliest bus arriving in Carlisle from Manchester Airport starts at 11:35 PM. 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 shuttle from Manchester Airport to Carlisle?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Carlisle starts at 11:35 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 Manchester Airport Carlisle route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester Airport to Carlisle, passengers can travel with 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 Manchester Airport and Carlisle?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport 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.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport Carlisle bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Airport 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 shuttle from Manchester Airport to Carlisle on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Carlisle

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