How to travel from Carlisle to Welshpool, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Take the train to Crewe and then to Shrewsbury.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Train to Glasgow Central, plane

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Welshpool.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Welshpool.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Welshpool.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Carlisle to Welshpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Welshpool

Transport options from Carlisle to Welshpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
£95($110)
every 3 hours309km (192 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
£150($180)
every 2 hours708km (440 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
£160($185)
every 3 hours686km (426 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
£15($18)
once daily428km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£52($62)
on demand300km (186 miles)

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Airports near Welshpool

The following major airports near Welshpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Welshpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Welshpool