The distance between Welshpool and Carlisle is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Welshpool to Carlisle 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 Carlisle → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Crewe and then to Carlisle.
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Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Carlisle.
There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Carlisle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Welshpool and Carlisle is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Welshpool and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Carlisle is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Carlisle, 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 Welshpool and Carlisle. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury and Crewe. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Welshpool and Carlisle. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Welshpool and Carlisle. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Carlisle. 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 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Carlisle. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Welshpool and Carlisle. The distance is around 298km (185 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 Welshpool to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | £95($110) | every 3 hours | 309km (192 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 708km (440 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £160($185) | every 2 hours | 686km (426 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | £15($18) | once daily | 429km (267 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £52($61) | on demand | 298km (185 miles) |
West Coast Railways
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Tanat Valley
Lloyd's Coaches
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.