Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
6 direct routes · about 115 min · first bus 08:40, last bus 21:45 (weekdays); night services 181, UKN31 and 828 run 23:00–23:55.
Next buses to Carlisle as of 14:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, 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 | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Hamilton |
| 590 | National Express | ~125 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:40 | 08:40 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 53) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Hamilton |
| UKN31 | FlixBus | ~120 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:55 | 23:55 | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) | Halston Hotel (At) | — |
| 595 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:45 | 21:45 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | — |
| 828 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Fridays only | 23:00 | 23:00 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 50) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Hamilton |
| 838 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Fridays only | 21:45 | 21:45 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 50) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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, 595 bus, 828 bus or 838 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Carlisle?
6 routes run directly from Glasgow to Carlisle: the 181 (National Express), the 590 (National Express), the UKN31 (FlixBus), the 595 (National Express), the 828 (National Express), the 838 (National Express). The most frequent is the 181, once each weekday — board at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55) and get off at Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1), about 115 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Carlisle?
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 Glasgow to Carlisle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:40 and the last around 21:45 — and night services 181, UKN31 and 828 run 23:00–23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Carlisle?
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.