How to travel from Welshpool to Carlisle, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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 CarlisleWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Carlisle.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Train to Birmingham International, plane

Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Welshpool to Carlisle

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Carlisle

Transport options from Welshpool to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£95($110)
every 3 hours309km (192 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
£150($180)
every 2 hours708km (440 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
£160($185)
every 2 hours686km (426 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
£15($18)
once daily429km (267 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£52($61)
on demand298km (185 miles)

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Airports near Carlisle

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

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Carlisle