Bus from London to Carlisle
3 direct routes · 405–550 min · first and last bus 09:00 (weekdays); night services UKN31 and 595 run 22:30–23:00.
Next buses to Carlisle as of 11:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 590 | National Express | ~550 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:00 | 09:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Birmingham, Manchester & Penrith |
| UKN31 | FlixBus | ~450 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Halston Hotel (At) | Northampton, Sheffield, Leeds & Penrith |
| 595 | National Express | ~405 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | Milton Keynes & Knutsford |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 590 bus or 595 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Carlisle?
3 routes run directly from London to Carlisle: the 590 (National Express), the UKN31 (FlixBus), the 595 (National Express). The most frequent is the 590, once each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1), about 550 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Carlisle?
Between 405 minutes on the 595 and 550 on the 590, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Birmingham, Manchester, Penrith on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Carlisle?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 09:00 — and night services UKN31 and 595 run 22:30–23:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London 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.