Carlisle to Shrewsbury Trains

Carlisle to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Shrewsbury takes 2h 53m 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 53m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 10m

£40–104

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 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:04 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:04 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:07 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:02 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 32m • 1 change

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