The average train between Welshpool and Carlisle takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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 Welshpool and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Carlisle station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Welshpool to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Welshpool to Carlisle train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Welshpool and Carlisle is 248.9 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Welshpool to Carlisle via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 4h 16m.