HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Carlisle to Manchester

by Train, Bus or Car

Carlisle
→
+0 →
Manchester
Transport search to Manchester
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Great Britain Carlisle Manchester
Carlisle
→
+0 →
Manchester
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
2 h 3 min
196 km.
from $10
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Carlisle, Great Britain → Manchester, Great Britain

All
01 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
02 May, Sat
03 May, Sun
04 May, Mon
05 May, Tue
06 May, Wed

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carlisle to Manchester

Composite routes from Carlisle to Manchester

Cheapest
2 h 3 min
Car
196 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 8 min
Bus
164 km.
from €18.48
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Carlisle to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Bee Network

Phone:
+44 161 244 1000
Website:
traveline.info
Bus from Stockport Interchange to Piccadilly
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Stockport
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$202.52

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Carlisle to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Manchester is to bus which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $30.43 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlisle and arriving at Manchester, Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Manchester?

The distance between Carlisle and Manchester is 193 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $30.43 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Manchester?

The train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Manchester bus from?

Carlisle to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Manchester train from?

Carlisle to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Manchester?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $30.43 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Carlisle to Manchester bus arrive?

Carlisle to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Manchester train arrive?

Carlisle to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Manchester is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Carlisle to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Manchester?

Book your Carlisle to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Manchester?

Book your Carlisle to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search