What is the best way to travel from Carlisle to Manchester?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Carlisle?
You can reach Manchester with just £4 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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TransPennine Express1h 48m007:34CarlisleCentral Station09:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:34:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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TransPennine Express2h 0m006:23CarlisleCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:23:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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TransPennine Express1h 54m010:44CarlisleCentral Station12:38ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:44:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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TransPennine Express1h 46m011:34CarlisleCentral Station13:20ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:34:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 46m
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TransPennine Express2h 55m010:44CarlisleCentral Station13:39ManchesterGorton Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:44:00 to Gorton Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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Avanti West Coast2h 0m010:50CarlisleCentral Station12:50ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:50:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Avanti West Coast2h 3m011:47CarlisleCentral Station13:50ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:47:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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TransPennine Express1h 53m006:30CarlisleCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:30:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 53m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Carlisle to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Carlisle in just 1h 46m with a Train from TransPennine Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Buses Friday
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TransPennine Express1h 48m007:34CarlisleCentral Station09:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:34:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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TransPennine Express2h 0m006:23CarlisleCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:23:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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TransPennine Express1h 46m011:34CarlisleCentral Station13:20ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:34:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 46m
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TransPennine Express1h 54m010:44CarlisleCentral Station12:38ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:44:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Avanti West Coast2h 0m010:50CarlisleCentral Station12:50ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:50:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Avanti West Coast2h 3m011:47CarlisleCentral Station13:50ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:47:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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TransPennine Express2h 55m010:44CarlisleCentral Station13:39ManchesterGorton Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:44:00 to Gorton Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Buses Monday
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TransPennine Express1h 53m006:30CarlisleCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:30:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 53m
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express3h 5m010:45CarlisleCoach Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 10:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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National Express3h 10m000:50CarlisleCoach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 00:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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National Express3h 10m013:35CarlisleCoach Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Carlisle to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Carlisle and Manchester?
In Carlisle, you will usually depart from Coach Station, Central Station or MacDonalds Coach Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Piccadilly Train Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Carlisle? With 4 connections between 5 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Carlisle and Manchester, you can pay as low as £4 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TransPennine Express: you will get to Manchester in just 1h 46m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Carlisle and Manchester are National Express, TransPennine Express and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Carlisle and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Carlisle Lake Airport or to Salford, and look at flights from Carlisle Lake Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Carlisle to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Carlisle and Manchester, are National Express, TransPennine Express and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast
All you need to know when you travel from Carlisle to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Carlisle to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Carlisle to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Carlisle?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Manchester from Carlisle.
How far is Manchester from Carlisle?
The distance between Carlisle and Manchester is 163.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Carlisle and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 28 kgs, and a flight 40 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Carlisle to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just £4 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 1h 46m with a Train from TransPennine Express.
More routes to Carlisle and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Carlisle and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Carlisle
- Bath to Carlisle
- Bournemouth to Carlisle
- Brighton to Carlisle
- Bristol to Carlisle
- Burnley to Carlisle
- Dundee to Carlisle
- Edinburgh to Carlisle
- Exeter to Carlisle
- Glasgow to Carlisle
- Inverness to Carlisle
- Lancaster to Carlisle
- Leeds to Carlisle
- London to Carlisle
- Manchester to Carlisle
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle
- Oxford to Carlisle
- Preston to Carlisle
- Southampton to Carlisle
- Winchester to Carlisle
- Trips to Manchester
- Aberdeen to Manchester
- Birmingham Airport to Manchester
- Blackpool to Manchester
- Bournemouth to Manchester
- Cardiff to Manchester
- Exeter to Manchester
- Huddersfield to Manchester
- Inverness to Manchester
- Leeds to Manchester
- Leicester to Manchester
- Liverpool to Manchester
- London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
- Northampton to Manchester
- Norwich to Manchester
- Oxford to Manchester
- Paris to Manchester
- Penrith to Manchester
- Southampton to Manchester
- Torquay to Manchester
- Warrington to Manchester
- Windsor to Manchester
- Wolverhampton to Manchester
- York to Manchester