Bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
4 direct routes · about 115 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 18:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 13:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carlisle, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | National Express | ~115 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:50 | 04:50 | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55) | Hamilton |
| 590 | National Express | ~125 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 18:10 | 18:10 | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) | Hamilton |
| UKN31 | FlixBus | ~115 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 06:00 | 06:00 | Halston Hotel (At) | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) | — |
| 595 | National Express | ~115 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 05:45 | 05:45 | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 181 bus, 590 bus or 595 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carlisle to Glasgow?
4 routes run directly from Carlisle to Glasgow: the 181 (National Express), the 590 (National Express), the UKN31 (FlixBus), the 595 (National Express). The most frequent is the 181, twice each weekday — board at Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) and get off at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55), about 115 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carlisle to Glasgow?
Around 115 minutes on the 181, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hamilton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlisle to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlisle to Glasgow?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.