🚌 Bus from Carlisle to Dalston
3 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 16:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 554 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~17 min | 9 | 07:20 | 16:30 | Bus Station (Ca) (Bay 4) |
| 553 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~18 min | 4 | 07:55 | 12:45 | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 3) |
| 75 | Reays Coaches | ~36 min | 2 | 10:47 | 12:47 | Tesco (at) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carlisle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carlisle to Dalston?
3 routes run directly from Carlisle to Dalston: the 554 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 553 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 75 (Reays Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Carlisle to Dalston?
Around 17 minutes on the 554, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlisle to Dalston?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 554) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 16:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlisle to Dalston?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.