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Compare all timetables for the bus from Carlisle to Inverness

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Carlisle to Inverness from various bus operators like FlixBus or megabus for the next days.
today
from $20
tomorrow
Sunday
from $18
Monday
from $18
Tuesday
from $17
Wednesday
Thursday
from $18

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    2:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    2:05 PM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    11:40 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Inverness via Edinburgh, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 35m
      0
      2:05 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      5:30 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      7:05 PM
      Edinburgh
      Royal Highland Centre
      11:40 PM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    2:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $18
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:05 PM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    8:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Inverness via Edinburgh, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 35m
      0
      2:05 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      5:30 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      7:05 PM
      Edinburgh
      Royal Highland Centre
      11:40 PM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    2:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $18
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:05 PM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    8:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • megabus
    6h 18m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    12:33 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $27
  • megabus
    6h 24m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    10:34 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Inverness via Glasgow, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      7:55 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      5h 5m
      0
      8:15 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      1:20 PM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 1h 2m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    2:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:05 PM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    8:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Inverness via Edinburgh, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 35m
      0
      2:05 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      5:30 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      7:05 PM
      Edinburgh
      Royal Highland Centre
      11:40 PM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:05 PM
    Carlisle
    Bus Station
    8:55 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $18
  • megabus
    6h 18m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    12:33 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $27
  • megabus
    6h 24m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Carlisle
    MacDonalds Bus Station
    10:34 PM
    Inverness
    Bus Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Inverness via Glasgow, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      7:55 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      5h 5m
      0
      8:15 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      1:20 PM
      Inverness
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 1h 2m longer, but you will save $2

Frequency of bus connections between Carlisle and Inverness

See here how frequent the connections between Carlisle and Inverness are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Carlisle to Inverness. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Carlisle and Inverness.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 buses from Carlisle to Inverness, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Carlisle and Inverness, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Carlisle to Inverness

Compare all providers like FlixBus and megabus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Carlisle to Inverness in one click! Book your bus ticket from Carlisle to Inverness starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 6h 18m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 4:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 185.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Carlisle to Inverness

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Carlisle for Inverness: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/10/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/05
Monday 01/06
Tuesday 01/07
Wednesday 01/08
Thursday 01/09
Friday 01/10
$20
Saturday 01/11
Sunday 01/12
$18
Monday 01/13
$18
Tuesday 01/14
$17
Wednesday 01/15
Thursday 01/16
$18
Friday 01/17
$20
Saturday 01/18
Sunday 01/19
Monday 01/20
Tuesday 01/21
Wednesday 01/22
Thursday 01/23
Friday 01/24
Saturday 01/25
Sunday 01/26
Monday 01/27
Tuesday 01/28
Wednesday 01/29
Thursday 01/30
Friday 01/31
Saturday 02/01

The cheapest time to travel from Carlisle to Inverness

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Carlisle to Inverness, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Carlisle to Inverness. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carlisle to Inverness, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Carlisle to Inverness

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Carlisle to Inverness in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Carlisle to Inverness, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Carlisle to Inverness are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Carlisle and Inverness

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Carlisle and Inverness.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Carlisle to Inverness? Compare all modes of transports from Carlisle to Inverness.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Carlisle to Inverness

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Carlisle to Inverness? Or which bus companies serve the route Carlisle to Inverness? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Carlisle to Inverness bus

How much does a Carlisle Inverness bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 8h 55m to reach Inverness. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Carlisle to Inverness?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $27. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Inverness.

On average, how many connections are available from Carlisle to Inverness each day?

Every day, the Carlisle to Inverness bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Carlisle to Inverness take?

The fastest bus from Carlisle to Inverness is offered by megabus and takes 6h 18m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Carlisle to Inverness?

The earliest bus arriving in Inverness from Carlisle starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Carlisle to Inverness?

The latest bus trip departing from Carlisle for Inverness starts at 4:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Carlisle Inverness route?

When traveling by bus from Carlisle to Inverness, passengers can travel with FlixBus and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Inverness?

You can check all the direct connections between Carlisle and Inverness by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and megabus.

What can I take with me on the Carlisle to Inverness bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Carlisle Inverness bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Carlisle Inverness bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Carlisle to Inverness on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Carlisle to Inverness

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Carlisle and to Inverness

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Carlisle and to Inverness. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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