The average train between Carlisle and Church Stretton takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Church Stretton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Carlisle and Church Stretton. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Church Stretton at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Church Stretton. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Church Stretton station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Carlisle to Church Stretton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Church Stretton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Church Stretton station.
Book your Carlisle to Church Stretton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Carlisle and Church Stretton is 262.1 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Church Stretton via Crewe in around 3h 42m.