Bus from Carlisle to Penrith
3 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 22:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penrith as of 10:33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~46 min | 30 | Sat 25 · Sun 10 | 05:42 | 22:38 | Vue Cinema (opp) | Town Hall (at) | Harraby, Garlands, Cumwhinton, Cocklakes, Scalesceugh Hall, Low Hesket & 6 more |
| UKN31 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:55 | 01:55 | Halston Hotel (At) | Booth's Supermarket (o/s) | — |
| 590 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 10:45 | 10:45 | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Rail Station (o/s) | — |
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 104 bus or 590 bus timetable.
Fares from Carlisle to Penrith
- £3.00 adult single on the 104 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carlisle to Penrith?
3 routes run directly from Carlisle to Penrith: the 104 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the UKN31 (FlixBus), the 590 (National Express). The most frequent is the 104, 30 times each weekday — board at Vue Cinema (opp) and get off at Town Hall (at), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carlisle to Penrith?
Around 46 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Harraby, Garlands, Cumwhinton, Cocklakes and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlisle to Penrith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 22:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlisle to Penrith?
An adult single from Carlisle to Penrith is £3.00 on the 104 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), from Vue Cinema (opp) to Town Hall (at). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.