There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX75
4h 27m£35–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
8h 40m£31–55Drive 180.7 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Welshpool180.7 mi
3h 11m£46–66Steam train, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to ChesterThe Dalesman West
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand BT12
8h 14m
Carlisle to Welshpool by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Welshpool is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Carlisle and Welshpool is 194 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Welshpool without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £35 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Carlisle to Welshpool, including transfers.
Carlisle to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Welshpool is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Carlisle to Welshpool.
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What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 40m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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