🚌 Bus from Dalston to Carlisle
3 direct routes · about 6 min · first bus 07:22, last bus 19:05 (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 | ~6 min | 10 | 07:22 | 19:05 | St Michaels School (opp) |
| 553 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~6 min | 4 | 09:48 | 19:03 | Caldew School (opp) |
| 75 | Reays Coaches | ~26 min | 3 | 09:28 | 13:28 | Bridge End (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dalston 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 Dalston to Carlisle?
3 routes run directly from Dalston to Carlisle: the 554 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 553 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 75 (Reays Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Dalston to Carlisle?
Around 6 minutes on the 554, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dalston to Carlisle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 554) leaves around 07:22 and the last around 19:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dalston to Carlisle?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.