Bus from Carlisle to Preston City Centre
2 direct routes · about 145 min · all run at night, 00:50–00:55.
Next buses to Preston City Centre as of 10:15
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 | ~145 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:55 | 00:55 | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Bus Station (Stand A) | Tebay & Lancaster |
| 828 | National Express | ~145 min | 1 | Fridays only | 00:50 | 00:50 | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Bus Station (Stand A) | Tebay & Lancaster |
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 or 828 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carlisle to Preston City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Carlisle to Preston City Centre: the 181 (National Express), the 828 (National Express). The most frequent is the 181, once each weekday — board at Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) and get off at Bus Station (Stand A), about 145 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carlisle to Preston City Centre?
Around 145 minutes on the 181, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tebay, Lancaster on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlisle to Preston City Centre?
Only night services run directly: all run at night, 00:50–00:55. Check the route timetables for which nights they run.
How much is the bus from Carlisle to Preston City Centre?
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.