How to get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle by bus?

By bus

To get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne station to West Road-Fox And Hounds, Fenham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 685 bus and finally take the 685 bus from Bus Station, Hexham station to Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Bus - 685685
Bus - 685685
Walk to Carlisle
Leaves from Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twramgmp
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Chapel House
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Road-Fox And Hounds, Fenham
    ID twrdagag
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Hexham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hexham
    ID nldjajwm
    40 min
  • 6
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Carlisle
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
    ID cumamptj
    84 min
  • 8
    Walk to Carlisle
    Walk to
    Carlisle
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 38, 685 and 685

To get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 38 bus from Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne station to West Road-The Plaza, Fenham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 685 bus and finally take the 685 bus from Bus Station, Hexham station to Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 685685
Bus - 685685
Walk to Carlisle
Leaves from Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twramgmp
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Denton Burn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Road-The Plaza, Fenham
    ID twrdadwa
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Hexham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hexham
    ID nldjajwm
    43 min
  • 6
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Carlisle
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
    ID cumamptj
    84 min
  • 8
    Walk to Carlisle
    Walk to
    Carlisle
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle

The distance between Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Cumbria and Carlisle, North East and Cumbria is approximately 58.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North East and Cumbria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne is located at Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is Newcastle.

Underground stations close to Newcastle Upon Tyne:

  • Manors
  • St James
  • Central Station

Train stations close to Newcastle Upon Tyne:

  • Manors

Bus stations close to Newcastle Upon Tyne:

  • Newcastle
  • Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Central Station Bewick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Public transport stations close to Carlisle, North East and Cumbria

Carlisle is located at Carlisle, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle.

Train stations close to Carlisle:

  • Carlisle

Bus stations close to Carlisle:

  • Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
  • Warwick Square, Carlisle
  • Abberley House, Carlisle

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 38, 685 and 685

To get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 38 bus from Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne station to West Road-The Plaza, Fenham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 685 bus and finally take the 685 bus from Bus Station, Hexham station to Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 685685
Bus - 685685
Walk to Carlisle
Leaves from Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twramgmp
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Denton Burn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Road-The Plaza, Fenham
    ID twrdadwa
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Hexham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hexham
    ID nldjajwm
    43 min
  • 6
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Carlisle
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
    ID cumamptj
    84 min
  • 8
    Walk to Carlisle
    Walk to
    Carlisle
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 685, Bus line 685.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle?

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 685, Bus line 685.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newcastle Upon Tyne and Carlisle in North East and Cumbria?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria?

    The 11 bus line goes from Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne station near Newcastle Upon Tyne to Chapel House station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chapel House station near Carlisle in North East and Cumbria

  • How long does it take to travel from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria by bus?

    The total travel time between Newcastle Upon Tyne and Carlisle in North East and Cumbria by bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Newcastle Upon Tyne to get to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria?

    Get on the 11 bus from the Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne stop near Newcastle Upon Tyne in North East and Cumbria.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Newcastle Upon Tyne and Carlisle in North East and Cumbria?

    Get off the bus at the Chapel House stop, which is closest to Carlisle in North East and Cumbria.

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