The average train between Aberystwyth and Carlisle takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Aberystwyth and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Carlisle station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Aberystwyth to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Carlisle train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Carlisle is 285.8 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Carlisle via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 5h 46m.