The distance between Carlisle and Welshpool is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Carlisle to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Welshpool → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.
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Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Welshpool.
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Welshpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Carlisle and Welshpool is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Carlisle and Welshpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Welshpool is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Welshpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Welshpool. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Shrewsbury. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Carlisle and Welshpool. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlisle and Welshpool. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Welshpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Welshpool. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Welshpool. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Welshpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Welshpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlisle and Welshpool. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Welshpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 5m | £95($110) | every 3 hours | 309km (192 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Central, plane + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 708km (440 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £160($185) | every 3 hours | 686km (426 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | £15($18) | once daily | 428km (266 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £52($62) | on demand | 300km (186 miles) |
Transport for Wales
West Coast Railways
First ScotRail Service
Tanat Valley
Lloyd's Coaches
The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.