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Carlisle to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Shrewsbury takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 55m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
3h 7m
£35–93

Carlisle to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 58m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales3h 9m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 35m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 37m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales3h 9m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 35m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 37m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales3h 9m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 35m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 37m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 172.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Shrewsbury via Crewe in around 3h 7m.

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