How to travel from Wrexham to Carlisle, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Carlisle is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wrexham to Carlisle by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarlisleWrexham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Carlisle by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £3 ($4) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).

The distance between Wrexham and Carlisle is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Wrexham and Carlisle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Carlisle is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £70 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £3 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Carlisle. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester and Warrington Bank Quay. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Avanti West Coast and West Coast Railways run train services between Wrexham and Carlisle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wrexham and Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Wrexham and Carlisle. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Carlisle is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Carlisle

Transport options from Wrexham to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
£70($83)
hourly235km (146 miles)
Train to Carlisle6hrs
£3($4)
once a week237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£43($51)
on demand249km (155 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