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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
    5h 58m
    £30–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus181 / ...
    10h 50m
    £26–57

  3. Drive 225 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Carlislecar225 mi
    4h 23m
    £57–82

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
    7h 26m
    £59–255

  5. Bus, Steam train

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1busT2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5busT3 / ...
    3. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain
    11h 7m

Aberystwyth to Carlisle by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Carlisle via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 50m.

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