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Glasgow to Carlisle Bus Schedule
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Glasgow to Carlisle. Traveling by bus from Glasgow to Carlisle usually takes around one hour and 55 minutes, but the fastest Megabus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 85 mi (136 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 45m |
| Cheapest price | HRK 64.57 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from Glasgow to Carlisle?
There are 3 bus lines from Glasgow to Carlisle available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. National Express offers the most choice in regards to departure times, with a couple of different times on its daily bus schedule.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 1 | 1h 55m | HRK 74.65 |
| Megabus | 2 | 1h 48m | HRK 213.93 |
| National Express | 2 | 1h 58m | HRK 113.74 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 1 trips from Glasgow to Carlisle, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 55 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
Book National Express from Glasgow to Carlisle from HRK 79. There are 2 trips per day offered by National Express from Glasgow to Carlisle and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Carlisle. In Glasgow, National Express departs to Carlisle from Buchanan Bus Station . In Carlisle, National Express arrives at Carlisle Bus Station .
An average trip on National Express from Glasgow to Carlisle takes 1 hours and 58 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Carlisle in 1 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Carlisle.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
The bus takes an average of one hour and 55 minutes to cover the 85 miles from Glasgow to Carlisle. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Glasgow to Carlisle, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Glasgow to Carlisle every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Glasgow to Carlisle without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Glasgow to Carlisle; ticket prices start at HRK 65.94.
City Information
Glasgow
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.
There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.
If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.
Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer bus service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Glasgow?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Bus Station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow and the biggest bus station in Scotland. The station is conveniently located near the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Caledonian University, and the Buchanan Galleries. Transferring to other forms of travel is easy since Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station and the Cowcaddens and Buchanan Street subway stations are also within walking distance. Inside the station building, you'll find seated waiting areas, a bookshop, luggage storage, and toilets. The station is often bustling, welcoming Megabus, National Express, and Scottish Citylink services, to name a few.
All bus stations in Glasgow:
Buchanan Bus Station
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 50)
Where does the bus arrive in Carlisle?
Main arrival station: Carlisle Bus Station
Buses arrive in Carlisle at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Carlisle:
Carlisle Bus Station
Carlisle Parkhouse Rd
Carlisle (Halston Hotel)
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