Bus from Penrith to Carlisle
3 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 06:33, last bus 00:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carlisle as of 11:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penrith, 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 27 · Sun 10 | 06:33 | 00:02 | Raiselands Croft (at) | Wetherspoons (near) | Bowscar, Plumpton, Calthwaite, Thiefside, Hesket, High Hesket & 6 more |
| 590 | National Express | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 17:40 | 17:40 | Rail Station (o/s) | Bus Station (Ca) (bay 1) | — |
| UKN31 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 05:20 | 05:20 | Booth's Supermarket (o/s) | Halston Hotel (At) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penrith 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 Penrith to Carlisle
- £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 Penrith to Carlisle?
3 routes run directly from Penrith to Carlisle: the 104 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 590 (National Express), the UKN31 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 104, 30 times each weekday — board at Raiselands Croft (at) and get off at Wetherspoons (near), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penrith to Carlisle?
Around 46 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bowscar, Plumpton, Calthwaite, Thiefside and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penrith to Carlisle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:33 and the last around 00:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penrith to Carlisle?
An adult single from Penrith to Carlisle is £3.00 on the 104 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), from Raiselands Croft (at) to Wetherspoons (near). 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.